Weekend in Taipei

Weekend in Taipei

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 40 m

Language: english

Director: George Huang

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On a deep undercover assignment in Taipei, DEA agent John Lawlor (Luke Evans) was doing everything right… until he fell in love with his informant, beautiful Josephine “Joey” Kwang (Lun-Mei Gwei), one of the Asian underworld’s best transport drivers. Compromised and cover blown, John was forced to flee. Now, years later, John is back i...

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1

John Goes Undercover

DEA agent John Lawlor goes undercover at a Chinese restaurant in Minneapolis to investigate drug trafficking linked to Kwang, a billionaire seafood merchant. His assignment aims to gather crucial evidence over the operation, placing him in a dangerous position within the criminal underworld.

Minneapolis
2

Cover Blown

Due to a careless mistake by a colleague, John's undercover cover is compromised, jeopardizing six months of diligent work. With his identity exposed, he faces the harsh reality of needing to abandon the mission.

3

Anonymous Tip

After losing his cover, John receives an email from an anonymous informant claiming to have crucial information - the ledger of Kwang Enterprises. Despite sharing this lead with his supervisor, John's request to pursue it is dismissed as meaningless.

DEA Headquarters
4

Travel to Taipei

Defying orders to stay away from the case, John decides to travel to Taipei under a false identity. He is determined to uncover the truth behind Kwang's drug activities and recover the elusive ledger.

Taipei
5

Raymond's Discovery

In Taipei, Kwang learns that it is his adoptive son Raymond who has betrayed him, stealing the ledger in an effort to expose Kwang’s illegal activities regarding environmental pollution. This revelation heightens the stakes for Kwang and puts Raymond's life in danger.

Taipei
6

Mother's Plea

Joey, Kwang's wife, begs for Raymond’s safety, knowing the dire consequences of his betrayal. Tension escalates as she recognizes that their family is caught in a spiral of conflict driven by Kwang's ruthless ambitions.

7

Race to the Hotel

Raymond and Joey rush to warn the DEA agents at the Marriott Taipei after learning Kwang's men are after the ledger. Unfortunately, due to a mix-up with room numbers, they encounter John first, leading to unexpected chaos.

Marriott Taipei
8

Shootout Erupts

Tension builds as Kwang's thugs corner John, Joey, and Raymond at the hotel, resulting in a violent shootout. Tragically, John's partners are killed, but they manage to escape, prompting a desperate flight from both Kwang’s men and the police.

Marriott Taipei
9

Seeking Refuge

Joey finds safety for the group at her grandmother’s house in a fishing village, revealing her past to John. In a shocking twist, she discloses that John is actually Raymond’s biological father, complicating their mission further.

Fishing Village
10

Confronting the Past

John reveals his true identity to Joey, reminding her of their past when he helped her escape from Kwang. Joey shares her heartbreak over John's deception, setting the stage for their emotional reconciliation amidst the chaos.

11

The Flash Drive

Raymond recognizes a flash drive disguised as a rhino miniature on Kwang's desk, containing a digital version of the ledger. Ignoring his parents' warnings, Raymond sneaks back to retrieve it, risking his life by confronting Kwang directly.

Kwang's Office
12

Negotiation Turned Sour

Kwang takes Raymond hostage and calls John for a negotiation, which quickly goes awry. The meeting intended to exchange lives results in Kwang abducting Joey instead, leading to dire stakes in their twisted game.

Ximending
13

John's Heroics

In a desperate move, John manages to outsmart Kwang's men, launching a full assault, and freeing himself. A fierce chase ensues, leading to a dramatic confrontation where he confronts Kwang and delivers justice.

Taipei
14

Family Reunited

After Kwang's arrest, John rejoins Joey and Raymond, solidifying their bond as a family. The trio is ready to leave the chaos of their lives behind and embrace a fresh start together.

15

New Beginnings

Traveling to Paris, the family seeks a new chapter in their lives. Joey reveals her pregnancy, hinting at the possibilities of their growing family amidst the backdrop of a new city and new hopes.

Paris

Last Updated: January 27, 2025 at 22:39

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