
The White Storm 2: Drug Lords(2019)
A financial tycoon, once a triad member, tries to eradicate the drug market while an old accomplice aims to be Hong Kong's first drug lord.


A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known as “Golden Boy”—until a tragic incident stripped him of his freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the inheritance left by Fong Yuen’s mother, Cheung must learn to live with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and confronted by past regrets, Cheung’s life is turned upside down once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son deserves.

Louis Cheung
Cheung Lek
Leander Lau
Fong Yuen

Rosa Maria Velasco
Queenie Yeung / Yeung Ti Sam

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Chow Yiu Shan

Lam Suet
Lam Fung Chun

Tommy Chu Pak-Hong
Cyrus
Dough-Boy
George

Gladys Li
Carrie Chow

Anna Ueyama
Jessica

Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
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Golden Boy is a drama, action film released in 2025. Directed by Joe Chan, it stars Louis Cheung, Leander Lau, Rosa Maria Velasco. A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known as “Golden Boy”—until a tragic incident stripped him of his freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the inheritance left by Fong Yuen’s mother, Cheung must learn to live with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and confronted by past regrets, Cheung’s life is turned upside down once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son deserves.
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