Out for a Kill

Wong Dai sits at a long table in an old Paris building, orchestrating a gigantic merger with several other major Chinese drug operatives. The scene establishes his reach and the scope of the syndicate as he negotiates power and profit. The atmosphere is tense, signaling that the cartel's future hinges on a single strategic agreement.

Sai Lo controls shipments in Paris using laundromats as cover. He coordinates routes and filtration of product, keeping the city pulsing with heroin as he stays one step ahead of rivals and authorities. The laundromats function as moving warehouses that hide the network's true purpose.

Tang 'The Bird' Zhili commands the entire New York drug empire from Chinatown, overseeing distribution and a web of mahjong gambling rackets that fund operations. He maintains a balance of street force and political influence across networks. His control signals the breadth of the cartel’s reach into the U.S.

Yin Quinshi, based in Sofia, directs an Eastern European network that coordinates shipments across borders. His operations thread together markets from the Balkans to Western Europe, keeping the supply chain fluid. The cross-border nature underscores the cartel’s international scope.

Li Bo oversees drug exports out of Shanghai, with a backdrop of French dining during illicit meetings. He maintains a globe-spanning logistics chain that moves product from Asia toward Europe. The culinary setting contrasts with the illicit dealings behind the scenes.

Fang 'The Barber' Lee leads a Paris cartel and hires unusual assassins who operate in the shadows of the city. His ruthless tactics keep rivals off balance and demonstrate the brutal efficiency of the organization. Paris remains a hotbed of activity for his crew.

Mr. Chang moves drug profits through a web of financial complexity in London, weaving through shell companies and gray-area finance. His role is essential to keeping the cartel’s money flowing and protected from authorities. The London hub links multiple operatives across continents.

Robert Burns, a Yale archaeology professor, realizes his China–Kazakhstan border expedition is being used as cover for Wong’s smuggling scheme. The discovery marks him as a target and signals the danger that lies within his academic mission. He begins to see the cartel’s reach beyond academia.

Burns and his assistant Luo Yi attempt to flee, but a deadly gunfight erupts, leaving Luo Yi dead and the mission jeopardized. Burns escapes with a renewed resolve and a personal stake in stopping Wong. The loss deepens his commitment to the chase.

At the border, Wong's smugglers frame Burns for drug running, landing him in a Chinese prison. He is interrogated by narcotics officer Tommie Ling and DEA agent Ed Grey, who aim to use him as bait to nail the drug cartels. The authorities' manipulation adds a personal peril to his mission.

After a swift turn of events, Burns is released and transported to the United States. He vows revenge on Luo Dazhong, Yi’s father, signaling a personal vendetta that fuels his pursuit. The vow marks a shift from fleeing to actively hunting Wong.

Wong responds by sending hitmen to Burns's home in New Haven, planting a bomb that destroys Burns’s world and claims the life of his wife Maya. The attack obliterates his personal life and heightens his resolve for vengeance. Law enforcement pressure and his loss push him deeper into the chase.

With his wife gone and authorities on his heels, Burns cuts a bloody path through Chinatown and across Europe, driven by the single purpose of exterminating Wong. He relies on a combination of grit, past experience, and relentless pursuit. The chase becomes a global pursuit spanning multiple cities.

Flashbacks reveal Burns was once a thief of Chinese artifacts who served time in prison, earned his archaeology degree behind bars, and eventually married Maya after his release. The revelations illuminate his current drive and moral complexity. They explain how his past fuels his present mission.

Armed with his history and iron will, Burns pushes toward a final confrontation with Wong across a network of international streets. The showdown is framed as the culmination of years of pursuit, aiming to dismantle Wong’s empire once and for all. The outcome hinges on Burns’s resolve and strategic wits.