Hong Kong 97

A ruthless, battle-hardened assassin with a traumatic past—his parents were murdered when he was 11—Reg operates with a pragmatic disregard for collateral damage. As Hong Kong teeters on the brink of the handover, he fights to escape a web of would-be killers while confronting the emotional consequences of his violent life.

Reg's colleague who helps coordinate his escape and navigate the danger around him. He works to uncover who is targeting Reg and to pull together a plan to get him out of Hong Kong.

Reg's ally who learns Reg’s true nature as an assassin and ultimately sacrifices himself in the line of duty. He helps guard Reg and participates in the escape plan, meeting a tragic end at the airstrip.

Owner of Chun's Martial Arts School and Reg's former lover. She orchestrates plans to flee, defends Reg's life, and ultimately participates in the resistance against Malcolm's betrayal. Her perspective blends personal history with the political stakes of escape.

Grandfather of Katie and head of Chun's Martial Arts School. A defector from Red China during the Cold War, he embodies a legacy of political nuance and loyalty. He supports Reg's escape and provides a sheltering base for the group.

Reg's protégé and lover, who arrives to aid the group in their escape but is fatally wounded at the port. Her loyalty and death profoundly affect Reg and push him toward decisive action.

A colleague who engineers the bounty on Reg, aiming to shape Reg into a national hero through assassination. He confronts Reg in an elevator confrontation, and Katie ultimately neutralizes him.

A high-ranking PLA officer assassinated by Reg at the film’s outset, which sets off the cascade of danger and pursuit as Reg tries to flee the city during the handover.