Mahjong

A French woman who arrives in Taipei to find Markus. She navigates the city’s nightlife with resolve, resisting exploitation and insisting on making her own choices. Her determination and openness push her toward independence and a cautious romance with the people she encounters.

A newcomer to the gang who becomes involved with Marthe and faces a clash between loyalty and affection. His calm, observant nature helps him navigate the gang’s schemes, and his growing feelings drive him toward a choice between crime and a chance at a new life.

A suave gang member who flirts with Alison and plays a dangerous game within the criminal network. His charm masks a calculating nature, making him a volatile presence in the shifting alliances.

A fourth member of the gang who cultivates a cult of personality as an extremely accurate soothsayer. His prophecies drive actions, even when they seed conflict, and his belief in numbers and signs manipulates outcomes.

A high-class escort entwined with the gang’s schemes and key to many power moves. She becomes both a pawn and a hinge in the relationships among Markus, Winston’s son, and the others, illustrating how money and desire intertwine.

An influential interior designer who moves between Paris and Taipei, using charm to influence others. He becomes a focal point for Marthe’s search and for romantic rivalry, embodying the cosmopolitan, profit-driven atmosphere of the city.

Markus’s girlfriend who resists the gang’s intrusion and is unsettled by the shared relationships among the crew. Her discomfort highlights the film’s tension between personal autonomy and collective appetites.

An old friend and high-class escort who entices Marthe to work in a risky world. She embodies the allure and danger of the city’s social circles, participating in the commodification of relationships.

A member whose family and status anchor a segment of the underworld’s power structure. His presence represents the intergenerational ties that bind criminals to a larger system of influence.

The elder figure in the Red Fish family, shaping decisions and adding weight to the gang’s traditions and expectations. He contributes to the web of alliances and vendettas in the city.

A matriarchal presence who observes the gang’s scheming and family dynamics from a distance, adding emotional stakes to the violence and money-driven plots.

A veteran enforcer within the underworld who embodies the blunt, dangerous edge of the gang’s operations, driving arrests, tails, and confrontations.