The Invincible Dragon

The Invincible Dragon

Year: 2019

Runtime: 98 mins

Language: Chinese

Director: Fruit Chan

Echo Score: 27
CrimeComedyActionThriller

An undercover agent known as Kowloon, distinguished by a dragon tattoo, consistently assists the police in resolving puzzling cases, earning him recognition as a rising star. Despite his success, his impulsive nature frequently leads to complications. He finds himself embroiled in conflicts with a Macau detective and Alexander, an American Army veteran with a surprising connection to Kowloon's past. The investigation promises to uncover secrets and test Kowloon's abilities as he navigates dangerous situations.

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1

Kowloon concludes his mission against Uncle

Kowloon, an undercover police officer, finishes his mission to arrest mafia boss Uncle after they engage in a violent fight at a hotel. The altercation is caught on video and posted online, sparking widespread backlash against Kowloon. His superior reassigns him to a remote police post in Yuen Long due to the controversy.

Hotel, unspecified
2

Serial murder case emerges in Yuen Long

A series of murders targeting female police officers start happening in Kowloon's new jurisdiction. The police suspect a serial killer is behind the attacks, prompting Kowloon and his team to investigate the killings. The case becomes personal when Kowloon’s fiancée, Fong Ning, is murdered by the serial killer while using Kowloon’s trap setup.

Yuen Long
3

Kowloon resigns and turns to underground boxing

Devastated by Fong Ning’s death, Kowloon resigns from the police force and begins a new life as an underground boxer. The trauma and loss weigh heavily on him, leading him to seek solace outside of law enforcement. He isolates himself, leaving behind his previous career in policing.

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4

Chow finds Kowloon and recruits him for Macau case

Years later, Chow tracks down Kowloon and informs him about a series of similar murders targeting policewomen in Macau. Recognizing the pattern and seeking revenge for Fong Ning, Kowloon agrees to join the investigation. Chow recruits him to collaborate with Macau police authorities.

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5

Investigation leads to a deflected bullet and surveillance

Kowloon investigates one of the murder scenes and discovers a deflected bullet from a stolen Hong Kong police pistol, linking the case to his past circle. As the investigation unfolds, Kowloon notices he is being followed by a woman, and Chow’s team finds they are under surveillance.

Macau
6

Lady, a personal trainer, is identified as a suspect

The team identifies the woman tailing Kowloon as Lady, a renowned personal trainer in Macau, who is connected to Alexander Sinclair, a former soldier and boxer. They plan to monitor Lady during her visit to Hong Kong, suspecting her involvement in the murders based on intercepted calls revealing Sinclair’s nefarious activities.

Macau and Hong Kong
7

Raid on Lady’s mansion and her confrontation with Chow

When police raid Lady’s mansion, she fiercely resists arrest and fatally wounds Chow during the confrontation. The raid reveals her possible connection to Sinclair and the murders, escalating the tension between the police and the suspect.

Lady’s mansion, Macau
8

Kowloon chases Lady onto light rail and her death

Kowloon pursues Lady during a fight on a light rail, which ends with their collision and the derailment of the train. Lady dies in the chaos, marking her as a key suspect in the murders. The incident emphasizes the danger and the intense pursuit of justice.

Light rail, Macau
9

Kowloon receives Fong Ning’s corpse and encounters Sinclair

Kowloon receives a package containing the body of Fong Ning, his fiancée, which intensifies his grief. Sinclair later confronts him, revealing his hatred for policewomen was rooted in a past fight with Kowloon and the death of his son in a car crash caused by police ridicule.

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10

Fight between Kowloon and Sinclair, Sinclair’s escape

Kowloon and Sinclair engage in a brutal fight, with Kowloon gaining the upper hand. Sinclair then escapes by jumping out of a window, disappearing into the night, leaving Kowloon determined to pursue him further. The duel underscores the personal vendetta driving Kowloon’s quest for justice.

Sinclair’s gym
11

Kowloon calls upon the nine-headed dragon

In a moment of desperation, Kowloon prays to the nine-headed dragon from his childhood, asking for its aid. Later, Sinclair attempts to fake his abduction of Wong, but Sinclair’s true intentions are revealed when he challenges Kowloon to a death match, leading to a supernatural intervention.

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12

The dragon intervenes to prevent Sinclair’s escape

As Sinclair tries to escape on a speedboat, the nine-headed dragon responds to Kowloon’s prayer, blocking Sinclair and dragging him back ashore. Although witnesses do not see the dragon, Kowloon perceives its presence as a sign of mystical protection and believes in its aid.

Shoreline, Macau
13

Kowloon’s final confrontation and acceptance

Kowloon’s ultimate confrontation with Sinclair ends with Sinclair’s defeat and his vanishing into the night. The experience leaves Kowloon convinced of the dragon’s existence, providing a surreal yet spiritual closure to his quest for revenge and justice.

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