City Under Siege

The story is set largely in Malaysia, starting with a circus troupe and a secret laboratory. A lab explosion releases a mutagenic gas that mutates people and triggers a city-wide crisis. The plot also entwines a smuggling route toward Hong Kong, linking distant locales through crime and mutation.

🧬 Mutation

An experimental gas mutated by Japanese researchers spreads quickly, reshaping bodies and abilities. The mutation catalyzes fear, greed, and a scramble for a cure, exposing moral compromises. The gas creates a cast of superhuman threats and forces ordinary people to confront their limits. The narrative frames mutation as both a scientific crisis and a social shock, revealing how communities respond under pressure.

🦸 Heroism

Sunny's transformation gives him strength and charisma, launching him into a hero's spotlight. He must weigh personal safety against the need to protect others, often risking himself for strangers. Media coverage reinforces his status, complicating his relationships and choices. The arc examines what heroism costs when fame intersects with danger.

🎭 Identity

Disguises, mutated forms, and rival factions blur who can be trusted. Angel's double role as reporter and manager adds another layer of performative identity. The pursuit of the truth collides with entertainment and exploitation. The film uses identity to question authenticity in crisis.