Shock Wave 2

Shock Wave 2

Year: 2020

Runtime: 120 mins

Language: Cantonese

Director: Herman Yau

Echo Score: 64
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Following a career-altering injury, bomb disposal expert Fung leaves the police force. When a wave of bombings rocks Hong Kong, suspicion falls on him after he's discovered unconscious near a crime scene. Suffering from memory loss and struggling to piece together his past, Fung investigates to clear his name and discover the truth about his identity and the events that led to the attacks.

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Timeline – Shock Wave 2 (2020)

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1

Vendetta bombs the education bureau

In Hong Kong, Vendetta, led by Ma Sai-kwan (codename Maverick) and Blizzard, launches a bombing at the education bureau, drawing immediate police scrutiny. The attack establishes Vendetta as a formidable threat and kickstarts the citywide manhunt. The incident also signals that public institutions are now in the terrorists' crosshairs.

Beginning of Vendetta's campaign Hong Kong
2

Poon Sing-fung joins Vendetta

Four months after the education bureau bombing, Poon Sing-fung, a former Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer who lost his leg in a rescue mission, is outraged by the police's betrayal of him. He openly joins Vendetta and aligns with their violent agenda. His past with the police becomes a catalyst for his new loyalty to the group.

Four months after the education bureau bombing Hong Kong
3

Poon spotted placing a hotel bomb

Security identifies Poon placing a bomb at a hotel, triggering a chaotic confrontation. The device explodes, leaving Poon unconscious and turning him into a prime suspect in the attacks. The incident compounds the investigation and casts doubt on his loyalties.

During Vendetta's operation Hotel, Hong Kong
4

Poon wakes in hospital and escapes interrogation

Poon regains consciousness in a hospital with no memory of the bombing, complicating investigators' efforts to determine who he really is. He escapes during an interrogation, fueling suspicions about his true role. His memory loss becomes a central political and criminal puzzle.

Immediately after hospital admission Hospital, Hong Kong
5

CTRU and CID pursue the truth; Vendetta operatives killed at the hospital

Pong Ling and Lee Yiu-sing are assigned to uncover the bomber's identity and Blizzard. Vendetta operatives are sent to retrieve Poon from the hospital but are killed by Lee and his team. The hospital becomes a battleground between security forces and Vendetta sympathizers.

Early stage of the investigation Hospital, Hong Kong
6

Poon confronts Pong Ling; Blizzard identity revealed

Poon corners Pong Ling, who reminds him of his past life as a model EOD officer and hints at Vendetta's manipulation. Poon is revealed to be Blizzard in part, though he claims undercover motives to thwart Vendetta. Tung Cheuk-man, Poon's best friend, is shown as an ally caught between loyalty and truth.

After the confrontation with Pong Ling Hospital
7

Al-Qaeda inspiration; Vendetta plans a major attack

Poon receives a message tied to inspiration magazines from Al-Qaeda and meets Ma Sai-kwan along with Money, Slave, Sniper, and Rhino to plan another strike. Vendetta targets high-profile sites, aiming to maximize casualties and disruption. The threat is intensified by the revelation that the Davy warhead may be involved.

Following the confrontation at the hospital City, Hong Kong
8

Sniper's city-wide attack; casualties mount

Sniper is deployed to plant a bomb in the city, threatening a massive blast that would devastate a large area. Pong Ling's team scrambles to respond as Chan is severely wounded and Tung survives only thanks to his armor. The engagement ends with Sniper's death, but the danger remains imminent.

During the city-wide attack City center, Hong Kong
9

Ma traps Poon with the Mastermind board

Feeling betrayed, Ma traps Poon using a Mastermind board, pressuring him to recall his true identity before he leaves Vendetta. Poon expresses a desire to withdraw, complicating the internal dynamics of Vendetta. Pong Ling and Tung Cheuk-man coordinate efforts to keep Poon under control.

After Poon's attempt to withdraw Vendetta hideout
10

Poon recalls the mastermind code; reveals the plan

Poon succeeds in recalling Ma's Mastermind sequence, allowing Tung to break him free. He reveals to Pong and Tung that Vendetta plans to bomb the IFC building and Hong Kong airport, and that the Davy device is a small nuclear warhead. The team rushes to intercept the impending catastrophe.

During the rescue and revelation sequence City / Vendetta hideout
11

Vendetta raids IFC, MTR, and Airport Express

Ma and his men raid the IFC, attack the MTR, and hijack an Airport Express train, using hostages to slow the police pursuit. The coordinated assault stretches security forces to their limits. Redemption and disaster hinge on whether authorities can halt the bombs in time.

During the main assault IFC building, MTR network, Airport Express
12

Lun and Fat Sze defuse the van; another train intercepted

Lun Ting-pong and Fat Sze defuse a rigged van in the IFC parking garage and eliminate Money and Slave. Lun intercepts the other train carrying a second bomb and plans to ram it into the water to sink the explosives. The stakes escalate as police close in on the remaining threats.

During the VA's rail assault IFC parking garage; waterfront
13

CTRU closes in on the control station

Pong Ling leads a CTRU raid on the control station, targeting Rhino's men. The operation eliminates the threat surrounding the Davy device's placement. Rhino, facing imminent capture, commits suicide rather than surrender.

Final confrontation Control station
14

Sacrifice on the Tsing Ma Bridge; the train sinks

Poon and Tung sacrifice themselves to destroy the bridge and stop the train under a severed roadway. Lun assists by steering the train toward the water, causing a massive sink and a devastating explosion moments later. The act neutralizes the immediate threat and prevents a city-wide catastrophe.

Final act Tsing Ma Bridge
15

Memory erasure and a police dinner flashback

In the aftermath, Pong requests the neurology team erase Poon's memories of him, preserving only a singular moment. A flashback shows a police dinner encounter where Poon deliberately spills wine to catch Pong's eye, a reminder of their fractured bond. The closing scene reflects on loss, memory, and sacrifice.

Ending scene Police dinner

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