Iron Monkey 2

Iron Monkey 2

Year: 1996

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: Cantonese

Director: Chiu Lo-Kong

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Iron Monkey joins forces with his blind ally Jin to bring the underworld broker known as the Tiger to justice. When Jin’s son arrives, he is drawn into the escalating conflict, which ultimately results in Jin’s death. Determined to honor his father, the son partners with Iron Monkey, and together they mount an assault on the Tiger’s lair.

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1

Triad attack during opera; Iron Monkey fights for the town

Jade Faced Tiger plans to control the town with foreign help. That night, as a Chinese opera performance unfolds, masked attackers strike the stage and unleash chaos. Iron Monkey appears to punish the wicked, but Tiger's henchmen arrive and the defender is chased away. Tiger narrowly survives the ambush and escapes with his men.

Night Town Opera House
2

Jin arrives in town and meets con artists

A young peasant named Jin travels to the town in search of his father. He encounters Xiaochun and Xiaoqian, two orphans who earn money by conning others. They notice Jin's martial talent and lie that they will help him find his father if he impersonates Iron Monkey.

Day Town
3

Jin agrees to impersonate Iron Monkey

The naive Jin accepts the deal and agrees to pose as Iron Monkey to aid his search for his father. Xiaochun and Xiaoqian orchestrate the deception, hoping to use his skills for their own ends. Jin steps into the role with their plan in motion.

Day Town
4

Night raid: Jin declares himself Iron Monkey

That night, Iron Monkey robs a truck full of firearms purchased by Tiger. Jin, Xiaochun and Xiaoqian arrive during the raid, and Jin proclaims that he is Iron Monkey. A clash between Jin and the real Iron Monkey unfolds, but the fleeing trio escapes with the weapons as Tiger’s men interrupt.

Night Road near Town
5

Jin's father is captured

During the confusion, Tiger's men seize Jin's father and take him away. Jin and the imposter Iron Monkey manage to escape, but the search for his father becomes more urgent. The town's shadows harbor danger as the conflict deepens.

Night Town outskirts
6

Xiaochun and Xiaoqian sell guns to Tiger; nightclub employment

Xiaochun and Xiaoqian visit Tiger and sell him the firearms they stole. Tiger hires them to work at his nightclub, promising money and access. The two women eventually leave the nightclub after an unhappy incident, seeking other fates.

Day Tiger's nightclub
7

Iron Monkey's ruse to pressure Tiger; identity nearly uncovered

Iron Monkey pretends to be another triad boss to force Tiger to release Jin's father. Tiger doesn't realize the true identity of his rival, and he nearly agrees to let Jin's father go. A surviving henchman recognizes Iron Monkey from the earlier attack, triggering a new confrontation.

Night Tiger's hideout
8

Iron Monkey reveals his true identity to Jin

Iron Monkey finally reveals who he really is to Jin and explains what happened to Jin's father. The revelation deepens Jin's resolve and alters his understanding of the struggle with Tiger. The pair brace for the consequences of truth and revenge.

Later Near Tiger's hideout
9

Tiger enlists Bear to confront Iron Monkey

Tiger brings in Bear, a formidable fighter, to back up his war against Iron Monkey. The alliance strengthens Tiger's capacity to corner the masked avenger. Jin and his allies prepare for a dangerous counterstrike.

Later Tiger's hideout
10

Night raid on Tiger's hideout; Xiaoqian is mortally wounded

One night, Jin, Xiaochun and Xiaoqian sneak into Tiger's hideout to steal firearms, and Iron Monkey arrives to help fend off the thugs. In the ensuing fight, Xiaoqian is mortally wounded and dies later in Xiaochun's arms. The camp becomes a crucible for their loyalties and losses.

Night Tiger's hideout
11

Final assault in Tiger's nightclub; Bear dies; Tiger is trapped and burned

Jin and Xiaochun disguise themselves as painters and infiltrate Tiger's nightclub, starting a brutal confrontation with Tiger and Bear. Iron Monkey arrives to support Jin, kills Bear, and the trio corner Tiger. Tiger is trapped in a net and burned to death by Xiaochun as they escape.

Night Tiger's nightclub
12

Ending: Iron Monkey, Jin and Xiaochun walk away

With Tiger defeated, Iron Monkey, Jin and Xiaochun walk away from the town, bonded by their shared struggle to protect the powerless. The film closes on their path forward, free from Tiger’s tyranny.

After Town

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