A Better Tomorrow II

Ho is a seasoned officer who initially resists spying on Lung Sei but agrees to collaborate to protect his family. His loyalties pull him between the law, his brother Kit, and the mastermind behind the profit-driven empire. He navigates a line of duty and personal loyalty, facing tough choices that shape the story's moral center.

Kit is Ho's younger brother, recently married and about to become a father. His undercover work pulls him into a dangerous world, testing his family bonds as he strives to protect his wife Jackie and their unborn child. He demonstrates courage and sacrifice, and his death becomes a turning point in the pursuit of justice.

Ken is a former gang member who travels from Hong Kong to New York, becoming a key ally as Lung Sei's plan falters. He brings street-smarts and a willingness to take risks, arming himself and facing danger to protect Lung and the team. His actions help break Lung free from captivity and drive the story forward.

Lung Sei is a counterfeiting kingpin whose business stretches across continents. His ego and paranoia contribute to a psychotic break, culminating in institutionalization after personal tragedy. His presence shapes the dynamics of loyalty, power, and revenge that drive the plot.

Ko Ying-pui is the ruthless employee who seizes control of Lung's organization in his absence, orchestrating attempts on Lung's life. He embodies ambition and greed, standing in the way of the protagonists' plan for retribution. His downfall comes through a meticulously planned mansion confrontation.

Inspector Wu leads the police task force pursuing Lung, symbolizing institutional authority and restraint. He ultimately orders his men to stand down when the detectives realize the protagonists are gravely wounded, acknowledging that some work remains unfinished. His retirement frames the film's tension between law and vigilante justice.

Jackie is Kit's wife, pregnant and waiting for news of her husband and their child. Her presence grounds the story in personal stakes and adds emotional weight to the consequences of crime and undercover work. She embodies hope and the cost of the path her husband and his family take.