The Mysterious Mr. Wong

This moody crime thriller offers a unique perspective on San Francisco's Chinese culture, with its hidden societies and dangerous rituals. Although the film suffers from predictable storytelling and weak character development, it makes up for it with its spectacular cinematography and intriguing atmosphere. Followers of the film-noire and fans of Chinese culture looking for a different crime saga will find this movie a hard one to resist. Mr. Wong is a fearless man who lives by day as a seemingly amiable merchant and by night as a tenacious and insatiable pursuer of the enigmatic Twelve Coins of Confucius. These rare pieces grant the power to rule the Chinese land of Keelat to those who wield them. In a relentless pursuit to achieve his evil destiny, Mr. Wong embarks on a frantic search to gather all the pieces, leading to a terrifying wave of murders. Mr. Wong seizes control of 11 of the 12 elusive treasures, prompting ambitious journalist, Carson and his partner, Peg, to uncover the truth. However, their dedicated investigation soon draws them into dangerous waters as they unravel the existence of Wong's secret base and discover the deadly lengths he is willing to go for power. As their lives hang in the balance, they must employ all their cunning in a daring attempt to thwart Mr. Wong's wicked designs and salvage the long-lasting tranquility of Keelat.