Paradox

A Hong Kong police inspector whose daughter's disappearance drives him to Pattaya. Grief sharpens his resolve, pushing him to act with brutal efficiency and cross moral lines. His pursuit turns into a personal vendetta that jeopardizes everyone around him.

A Chinese detective who teams with Tak to locate Lee's daughter. He serves as the moral anchor amid the chaos, balancing loyalty to colleagues with a duty to the law. His pursuit reveals political interference and his own resolve grows as the case deepens.

A Thai detective who partners with Chui and confronts Sacha’s brutal gang. His combat skills push the investigation forward, but his courage comes at a high personal cost. His death becomes a catalyst for the film's darkest turn.

An American gangster who orchestrates kidnapping and violence to control Pattaya’s underworld. He is ruthless, calculating, and willing to kill innocents to protect his operation. The brutal antagonist tests Lee and Chui’s limits and resolve.

The mayoral candidate's ambitious assistant who covertly orchestrates the crimes and covers up the plot. He embodies political corruption and the lengths some will go to for power. His scheming reveals the deeper layers of the conspiracy.

A corrupt officer who provides crucial information but is later killed in pursuit of truth. His actions reveal how corruption festers within law enforcement. His demise marks a turning point in the investigation.

The police commissioner who is aware of the plot but navigates a morally ambiguous path between order and cover-up. His leadership fuels the tense finale and tests the cost of keeping peace at any price.