Longshoreman Ryu Tsang works at the immense port of Shanghai. When he notices strange activities, he decides to investigate. His civil pride will lead him to uncover the truth or risk losing those closest to him. When a series of clues don’t add up, he’s ready to quit until a dead body is found in the water...

Egotistical magnate Shin Shaojin has a uniquely dark vision for the city. He wants to enamor the public with his shady business venture in opium. He will do anything to make it happen even if it means cutting corners and getting blood on his hands.

When the smoke clears will there be tranquility or will the illegal underworld leave everyone to face the deadly consequences?