Summary
Flashback to 1994, before Hong Kong’s handover to China. As the Special Branch of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force prepares to disband, the kidnapping of a powerful business tycoon ignites a dangerous covert power struggle within the force. Caught in the conflict are two officers: the passionate and righteous M.B. Lee and the cold-blooded and ambitious Peter Choi. Four formidable factions — the city’s wealthiest family, the Poon’s, the police, the triads, and the British authorities — are drawn into a deadly vortex of ambition, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As old alliances fracture and new ones form, Hong Kong stands on the brink of a seismic power reshuffle that will cast a long shadow into the future.
Details
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Runtime: 117 minutes
Genres: Action, Drama, Crime
Original Language: CN
Rating: ⭐ 6.4/10 (9 votes)
Cold War Collection

Cold War
Five police officers in Hong Kong are kidnapped. The police commissioner is on a business trip overseas. Two vice commissioners, Sean Rau and M.B. Lee, then take over the case. The two vice commissioners are rivals who both vie for the police commissioner seat. At first, M.B. Lee takes the lead in the case, but comes to a dead end. Sean Lau then takes the lead, but he falls into a trap. Both men are then investigated by the ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption).

Cold War II
A suspected criminal mastermind escapes from police custody, throwing the city into turmoil. With the police department now divided, rival police chiefs are forced to take their fight to the streets of Hong Kong with deadly consequences.

Cold War 1994
Flashback to 1994, before Hong Kong’s handover to China. As the Special Branch of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force prepares to disband, the kidnapping of a powerful business tycoon ignites a dangerous covert power struggle within the force. Caught in the conflict are two officers: the passionate and righteous M.B. Lee and the cold-blooded and ambitious Peter Choi. Four formidable factions — the city’s wealthiest family, the Poon’s, the police, the triads, and the British authorities — are drawn into a deadly vortex of ambition, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As old alliances fracture and new ones form, Hong Kong stands on the brink of a seismic power reshuffle that will cast a long shadow into the future.
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Cast

Daniel Wu
Peter Choi (Young)

Terrance Lau Chun-Him
M.B. Lee (Young)

Wu Kang-ren
Simon Keswyk Poon

Gardner Tse Kwan-Ho
Sir William Keswyk Poon

Louise Wong Tan-Nei
Jodie Yuen

Fish Liew Chi-Yu
Rosamund Keswyk Poon

Chow Yun-Fat
Oswald S.C. Kan

Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Sean Lau

Louis Koo
Adrian Yip

Tony Leung Ka-fai
M.B. Lee

Aidan Gillen
F.M.

Hugh Bonneville
Chris Hughes

Michael Chow Man-Kin
Dickson Hui

Carlos Chan Ka-Lok
K.F. Wong

Michael Ning
White Head

Samuel Pang King-Chi
Tiger Fong

Kevin Chu Kam-Yin
Roy Ho (Young)

Mandy Tam Man-Huen
Bianca Yeung

DeeGor Ho Kai-Wah
Wu Tin-man

Yeung Lok-Man
Eric Ma

Stanley Yau Sze-Chun
Neo Chan

Jeffrey Ngai
Tony

Dominic Lam Ka-Wah
S.W. Lai, Elder in Lo Yuen

Tai Bo
C.K. Chan, Elder in Lo Yuen

Mark Cheung Lui
K.N. Chiu, Elder in Lo Yuen

Angus Yeung Tin-Yue
Dave

Yuen Biao
S.T. Lee

Cecilia Yip Tung
Aunt Fong

Chen Yi-wen
Tim Ma / T.F. Ma

Karen Mok Man-Wai
Irene Keswyk Poon

Samantha Ko
May

Kent Cheng Jak-Si
F.L. Kwok

Dominic Cheung
Uncle Pao / L.B. Pao

Mak Pui-Tung
Johnny Boy

Phat Chan
Uncle Poet

Peter Chan Charm-Man
Albert Kwong (Young)

Yatho Wong Yat-Ho
Gary Fu (Young)

Samuel Yau Man-Shing
Property Room Officer

Locker Lam Ka-Hei
Roger Ma

Max Cheung Tat-Lun
Senior Assistant Commissioners of Police

Stefan Wong Cheung-Hing
Senior Assistant Commissioners of Police

Sherring Ng
Journalist

Adam Pak Tin-Nam
Air Traffic Controller

Keith Ng Shui-Ting
Butler of the Poon's Family









