Explosive City

A Macau government official visiting Hong Kong for an international conference; his assassination triggers a frantic security response. He becomes the focal point of the investigation, illustrating how political figures become targets in cross-border crimes. His case tests the resolve and coordination of HK police and intelligence.

Special Forces superintendent leads the pursuit of Jade and oversees the airport security operation. He embodies a disciplined, relentless drive to neutralize threats, often clashing with political constraints. His actions frame the investigative zeal that pushes the case forward.

An elite assassin brainwashed by an international terrorist network; she infiltrates the airport by posing as a reporter. As memories regrow, her internal conflict surfaces, revealing a struggle between loyalty to her handler and personal identity. Her unpredictable actions drive much of the suspense.

Leader of the terrorist organization orchestrating operations in Hong Kong; cunning, calculating, and willing to escalate violence to achieve his goals. He manipulates events from behind the scenes, steering his network toward a broader strike. His presence looms over the investigation.

CID chief inspector who pursues Jade while dealing with personal tragedy—the murder of his wife and the kidnapping of his son. He embodies the tension between professional duty and family responsibility, and his pursuit gradually uncovers a mole within the police.

The young son of Tin-Ming Yiu who is kidnapped by Otosan's men to force Yiu's compliance. His ordeal adds emotional stakes to the investigation and tests the limits of a father's resolve. He also becomes a potential leverage over the police response.