Project A Part II

The plot sits during a volatile period when Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary movement operates within Chinese territories and colonial Hong Kong. Imperial authorities and revolutionaries maneuver behind the scenes as power shifts threaten the status quo. Public events like a governor’s birthday ball become focal points for political intrigue and undercover operations. The era is defined by corruption, factionalism, and a rising push for political change.

Sai Wan serves as the policing hub in a colonial Hong Kong, where bribe-laden police work clashes with emerging reform. The story unfolds across teahouses, governor’s balls, and hidden drugstores, highlighting a bustling, densely populated urban environment. The setting blends traditional Chinese culture with early 20th-century imperial governance and criminal underworld activity. This backdrop frames the tension between law enforcement, revolutionaries, and imperial agents.

🕵️‍♂️ Corruption vs Reform

The film centers on a police force plagued by bribery, contrasting the upright Ho with a system-wide rot. Dragon Ma’s rise to leadership tests his ability to root out corruption while maintaining order. The tension between old practices and reform drives much of the investigation and clashes with criminal networks. Ultimately, the story probes whether personal integrity can overcome entrenched systemic corruption.

🕊️ Revolution & Loyalty

Carina’s revolutionary ties pull Dragon into a larger political struggle beyond ordinary policing. The narrative weighs loyalty to duty against sympathy for revolutionary causes and friends who risk everything for a larger goal. Dragon’s hesitant stance reflects the conflict between a Hong Kong cop’s obligations and a broader fight for national change. The theme examines how political ideals influence personal allegiance.

⚖️ Power, Justice & Betrayal

Chun’s manipulations to trap Dragon reveal how those in power exploit legal authority for personal gain. The chase for the black book and the staged schemes show how justice is often compromised by ambition and deceit. Rivalries between inspectors, revolutionaries, and gangsters create a web of betrayals that tests alliances. The conclusion underscores the fragile boundary between law and vengeance.