Dai si gin

Dai si gin

Year: 2006

Runtime: 90 min

Language: Chinese

Director: Johnnie To

ActionDramaCrime

When a Hong Kong heist operation goes wrong, resulting in the deaths of innocent officers, the police force faces a public relations crisis. To regain control and appease a frustrated populace, they launch a televised manhunt. However, the resourceful thieves hijack the broadcast, presenting their own, sensationalized account of the events and escalating the tension in a thrilling game of cat and mouse.

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1

Disastrous Shootout

A significant public relations crisis unfolds when a shootout involving the Hong Kong Police is broadcast live. The footage reveals an officer surrendering to mobsters, damaging the force's reputation and raising questions about their effectiveness.

Hong Kong
2

Inspector Cheung's Assignment

In the wake of the shootout, Inspector Cheung and his dedicated team are assigned the task of capturing the mobsters responsible for the chaos. They begin their investigation to identify and apprehend the clever and resourceful mob leader, Yuen.

Hong Kong
3

Superintendent Fong's Initiative

Superintendent Rebecca Fong takes charge within the police department to mend the fractured public image of the Hong Kong Police. She plans a strategic media campaign to divert attention from the recent disaster and regain public trust.

Police Headquarters, Hong Kong
4

First Raid on the Mobsters

Fong leads a police raid on a downtown apartment where the mobsters are believed to be hiding. The operation becomes chaotic and ends in failure for the officers, further complicating the situation and allowing Yuen to escape.

Downtown Apartment, Hong Kong
5

Yuen's Strategic Move

After the raid, Yuen takes refuge in the apartment of Yip, a bumbling taxi driver. Utilizing Yip's tech-savvy son, he begins a deceptive campaign that includes releasing images portraying the police as incompetent, further eroding their credibility.

Yip's Apartment, Hong Kong
6

Media Manipulation

Yuen's clever strategy of manipulating media perceptions garners attention from the public. He uses the images to craft a narrative that undermines the police's authority and presents them as ineffective in handling the mob threat.

7

Fong's Counter Offensive

In response to Yuen's media manipulation, Superintendent Fong devises her own tactics to reclaim the narrative. One amusing strategy includes distributing lavish packed lunches to police squads, aiming to boost morale and maintain a positive public image.

Various Police Stations, Hong Kong
8

SDU Call In

With the failure of the PTU officers, the Special Duties Unit (SDU) is called in to deal with Yuen and his crew. Their involvement escalates the conflict, as they prepare for a more aggressive approach to confront the mobsters.

Hong Kong
9

Tracking Yuen

Inspector Cheung finally manages to track down Yuen, hoping to bring the criminal to justice. This breakthrough leads to an intense confrontation that tests both Cheung and his team against the cunning tactics of the mob.

10

High-Octane Chase

The encounter escalates into a high-octane chase and gunfight through the city. The stakes reach a critical point when Superintendent Fong is unexpectedly taken hostage by Yuen, creating urgency for Cheung and his team.

Hong Kong
11

Game of Survival

As tensions rise, Yuen taunts Inspector Cheung, claiming, 'This is a game of survival.' The pressures mount on both sides, with lives at stake and the police under immense scrutiny from the public and media.

12

Climactic Showdown

The story culminates in a dramatic showdown between Inspector Cheung and Yuen, where Cheung must outwit the mobster to rescue Fong and restore order. The thrilling confrontation brings the escalating conflict to its peak.

City Streets, Hong Kong
13

Aftermath of the Encounter

In the aftermath of the intense confrontation, the police assess the damage done to their reputation and the implications of the recent events. Lessons are learned as they strategize for better public engagement and future operations.

Police Headquarters, Hong Kong
14

Renewed Hope

The resolution of the incident brings a renewed sense of hope among the police and the community. With their dedication to service reaffirmed, the officers begin the work of rebuilding trust and accountability with the public.

Hong Kong

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