

Fai, once a world champion in boxing, escapes to Macau from the loan sharks and unexpectedly encounters Qi, a young chap who is determined to win a boxing match. Fai becomes Qi's mentor and rediscovers his passion to fight not only in the ring but for his life and the cares.
Acting
Nick Cheung gained 30 lbs of muscle and learned MMA from scratch.
Direction
Dante Lam's fight choreography feels brutal, not balletic.
Practical Effects
Real MMA techniques, zero wirework—every punch lands wet.

Director
Dante Lam Chiu-Yin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nick Cheung trained with real MMA fighters for eight months and refused a body double for every fight scene, including taking actual blows.
The film revitalized Hong Kong's sports drama genre and made Eddie Peng a legitimate action star after years of idol-typecasting.