A Better Tomorrow

Ho is a senior Hong Kong triad member who runs a counterfeit currency operation. He is respected within the organization and entrusted with major deals. He plans to retire after his next Taiwan transaction, hoping to protect his family from crime. His decisions ignite the conflict that drives the rest of the story.

Mark is Ho's best friend, bodyguard, and business partner, deeply loyal to Ho. After Shing's rise to power, Mark is sidelined and becomes bitter and broken. He travels to Taiwan, seeks answers, and ultimately takes dangerous action that shapes the final confrontation. He is fatally shot by Shing, marking a tragic turn in the story.

Kit is Ho's younger brother, recently graduating high school and training to join the police. He resents Ho for his criminal life and his father's death, blaming Ho for keeping the family in danger. He becomes obsessed with bringing down Shing, straining his relationship with Ho. His pursuit leads to severe injuries and a poignant moment of reconciliation.

Shing is a rising triad figure who manipulates others to climb the ranks. He resists retirement, pushing into drug trafficking to expand power. He orchestrates the ambush that starts the central conflict and murders for control. He is killed during the final confrontation.

An elderly patriarch who pleads with Ho to abandon crime. He is fatally stabbed during a kidnapping attempt orchestrated by the triads. His death becomes a rallying point for Kit, fueling his determination to challenge Shing.

Kit's girlfriend who supports his police career and helps subdue an attacker during a restaurant incident. She represents a personal stake in the brothers' lives and adds emotional weight to their choices. Her presence underscores the human cost of the brothers' feud.

A corrupt policeman who offers Ho a chance to rejoin the triad, illustrating law enforcement's complicity in organized crime. His involvement intensifies the dilemma of choosing between family, loyalty, and the law. His actions push the plot toward confrontation rather than resolution.