The Great Trickster.

Summary

In the chaotic 1960s and 70s Hong Kong, police corruption was rampant, with officers colluding with criminals, leading to wrongful convictions. The situation improved with the establishment of the ICAC, but scandals persisted. Li Yun Dao and Zhong Wei Xin discuss the police's weaknesses and the urgency to act against robbers who have taken hostages to Lantau Island. They prepare for a risky mission, navigating treacherous paths and haunted locations. As they strategize, tensions rise among their group, revealing deep bonds and concerns about their pasts and futures. The narrative highlights themes of loyalty, redemption, and the complexities of morality in a corrupt system.

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