Two escaped prisoners join one of the most powerful gangs in Shanghai, the Green Gang, as the right-hand men of the head boss Mr. Tang. When Mr. Tang tries to gain total control over business dealings in Shanghai, he discovers his closest allies are not who they seem and turns against his own men to protect his power.
Costume
Every three-piece suit drips 1930s Shanghai opulence
Production
Sets recreate gangster-era Shanghai with lavish detail
Acting
Wang Xueqi's Mr. Tang oozes terrifying patriarch energy
Director
Gao Xixi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Gao Xixi spent months recreating 1930s Shanghai streets, building over 200 period-accurate structures for authenticity.
The Green Gang was a real criminal organization that dominated Shanghai's opium trade and collaborated with Chiang Kai-shek's forces.
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