Return to a Better Tomorrow

Tong Chun is a calculating triad member whose hunger for power drives him through violent clashes and shifting alliances. He navigates brutal rivalries and police pressure while trying to stay one step ahead of both enemies and allies who could betray him. His choices reveal a mix of ruthlessness and cunning, balancing loyalty with self-preservation.

Big Lobster is a formidable triad boss who rises to power and commands loyalty from his subordinates. He is protective of Chili, and his alliance with Tong Chun is pragmatic rather than purely faithful. His path is marked by strategic violence and a will to endure the pressures of rival factions and law enforcement.

Chili endures severe trauma at the hands of Holland Boy, becomes a heroin addict, and later seeks recovery. She remains a key emotional focal point for Tong Chun and others, illustrating the human cost of triad violence. Her arc shows resilience and the longing for a safer, normal life.

Lui Wei is a scheming drug lord who manipulates others to advance his empire and conceal his crimes. He engineers betrayals to secure his position, driving a wedge between Tong Chun and others. His arrogance and duplicity lead to a climactic confrontation and his eventual downfall.

Barrister Wong is a skilled defender who uses legal acumen to navigate the triad-fueled courtroom battles. He defends Big Lobster against murder charges and helps expose underlying crimes, showing how law can be both shield and weapon. His strategic actions influence the fates of key players.

Holland Boy is a brutal enforcer whose violence propels the plot's darkest moments. He tortures Chili, kills Big Lobster's wife, and attempts to kill Tong Chun, acting as a catalyst for revenge and escalating the cycle of retribution. His downfall comes at the hands of those seeking to end his reign.

Duke Simon is Fred Simon's son and is kidnapped early on, triggering teamwork between Tong Chun and Big Lobster. He is later revealed to be an undercover cop, complicating loyalties and bridging criminal and law enforcement worlds. He plays a decisive part in the final confrontation and in unraveling Holland Boy's scheme.

Fred Simon is a triad boss whose son Duke Simon is central to a ransom plot. He represents parental influence within the criminal underworld and serves as a contact point for pursuing alliances against common enemies. His actions push the quartet of protagonists toward cooperation and confrontation.

Little Lobster is the daughter of Lobster Tsui and a poignant symbol of the collateral damage in the underworld wars. Her fate underscores the human cost of the triad's power struggles and remains a touchstone for the characters' motivations and regrets.