Line Walker

Line Walker

Year: 2016

Runtime: 108 mins

Language: Cantonese

Director: Jazz Boon

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When details about undercover police officers are erased from a police database, a veteran officer finds himself in a precarious situation. He must determine which of his colleagues are still working as law enforcement and which have been compromised and are now criminals. The ensuing investigation reveals a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal within the force.

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1

Murder of Hong To Hang and warning about moles

Hong To Hang dies after tumbling from a building, marking a brutal start to the case. As he dies, he warns Cheuk Hoi that moles are embedded within the force. He also deletes the files of five undercover officers to shield them from retaliation, setting a high-stakes trap for Hoi. This moment forces Hoi to confront a hidden danger within the police.

CIB HQ, Hong Kong
2

Hoi launches a solitary hunt

Guided by Hong's dying words, Hoi refuses to wait for official guidance and sets out on a solo mission. He vows to locate the missing undercover agents before the shadows close in. This marks a shift from formal channels to personal risk and determination.

CIB HQ / streets of Hong Kong
3

Ting Siu Ka introduced as first undercover contact

Ting Siu Ka runs a quiet foot massage parlor that serves as the surface-level front for deeper undercover work. She becomes Hoi's new handler, tying his fate to the broader underworld network. Their alliance anchors the investigation and foreshadows tension with Bao Seed.

Foot massage parlor, Hong Kong
4

Bao Seed revealed as an undercover set by Hong

Bao Seed works with Ting Siu Ka on missions for Foon Hei, revealing his deep cover within the operation. It is disclosed that Bao Seed is another undercover set in place by Hong, complicating loyalties within the team. The revelation heightens risk as the line between ally and enemy blurs.

Underworld network / Chum Foon Hei's organization
5

Ada revealed as AI-enabled undercover with history to Hong

Ada appears as an undercover thread with a past connection to Hong, clarifying the mission's true purpose. Her presence adds another layer to the group of undercover agents under Hoi's watch. The AI-enabled dimension hints at a technologically enhanced web of loyalties.

Undisclosed undercover network
6

Kobe Lin Ho Kan infiltrates triads under cover

Kobe Lin Ho Kan operates as a crooked stock broker to infiltrate triad circles and access Chum Foon Hei. After a prison stint to deepen his cover, Kobe earns an invitation to join Foon Hei's organization. This arrangement strains his relationship with Mok Sin Yan as trust becomes a scarce currency.

Triad networks / prison
7

Mok Sin Yan begins to scrutinize Hoi

Yan grows wary of Hoi's rapid ascent and starts scrutinizing his moves. Her suspicions deepen as cases appear to go sideways, fueling the fear of exposure within the force. The tension between professional ambition and caution becomes a persistent undercurrent.

CIB HQ, Hong Kong
8

Hoi helps Yan's sister escape an abusive marriage

Hoi secretly becomes involved in Yan's sister Katie Mok Sin Ching's life, helping her escape an abusive marriage. This personal intervention tightens their bond but also threads their fates closer together. Their growing closeness adds complexity to their professional missions and the danger they face.

Yan's family circle, Hong Kong
9

Ting Siu Ka senses deeper complexity; Bao Seed revelation

As Ting Siu Ka continues to work with Bao Seed on missions for Foon Hei, she senses a deeper complexity in the operation. A crucial revelation emerges: Bao Seed is not merely a separate component but another undercover set in place by Hong. The twist intensifies the web of loyalties surrounding Hoi.

Hong Kong underworld network
10

Foon Hei's son dies; loyalties begin to shift

Foon Hei's son dies as a consequence of his own misdeeds, triggering a slow transformation in the triad leader. The event unsettles Hoi and pushes the investigation toward a reckoning about who can be trusted. The turning point hints at shifting allegiances within the operation's core.

Chum Foon Hei's organization / city
11

Siu-leung becomes a suspected mole; Kobe warns Yan

Hoi centers his suspicions on Yip Siu-leung as the potential mole. Kobe warns Yan about Siu-leung's possible treachery, though she initially dismisses the warning as jealousy. She decides to pursue the lead, setting the stage for a dangerous investigation.

CIB / police offices
12

Rooftop confrontation; Kobe saves Yan

Siu-leung confronts Yan with deadly intent on a rooftop, threatening her life. Kobe intervenes at the last moment, tackling Siu-leung off the roof and saving Yan. The rescue crystallizes the stakes for the undercover operatives and the peril of exposed loyalties.

Rooftop, Hong Kong

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