Set in the turbulent streets of San Francisco during the late nineteenth century, this gritty crime drama takes place at the height of the violent Tong Wars that shaped the city's Chinatown. During this period, rival Chinese gangs known as tongs battle for power, territory, and influence, creating an environment filled with danger, betrayal, and shifting alliances. Against this harsh and unpredictable backdrop, the story explores the struggles of immigrants trying to survive in a foreign land while facing discrimination, poverty, and organized crime. At the center of the story is Ah Sahm, a highly skilled martial artist who travels from China to San Francisco under mysterious and personal circumstances. Soon after arriving, he becomes involved with one of Chinatown’s most powerful tongs and is recruited as a hatchet man, an enforcer responsible for carrying out dangerous missions and defending the organization’s interests. As Ah Sahm navigates the violent underworld of Chinatown, he finds himself caught between loyalty, ambition, and the search for his own purpose. Along the way, he must confront rival gangs, political tensions, and the challenges of identity and belonging in a rapidly changing society.
Cast List
Andrew
Olivia
Jason
Dianne
Kieran
Dean
Tom
Hoon