
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.


Knowing that he's dying from cancer, Lam feels a responsibility to come up with sufficient funds quickly so that his younger brother Wai-leong can complete medical school.

Aaron Kwok
Ben Kwok

Max Mok Siu-Chung
Lam Wai-Leung

Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
Lam Wai-Tung

Charine Chan Ka-Ling
Mun / April

Dick Wei
Chiu Ying Kau

Yukari Ôshima
Migi

William So Wing-Hong

Chan Chik-Wai

Albert Cheung Miu-Hau

Pomson Shi
Close Escape is a action, drama, thriller film released in 1989. Directed by Chow Jan-Wing, it stars Aaron Kwok, Max Mok Siu-Chung, Michael Miu Kiu-Wai. Knowing that he's dying from cancer, Lam feels a responsibility to come up with sufficient funds quickly so that his younger brother Wai-leong can complete medical school.
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