Lee plays a character nicknamed Bee, a jewel smuggler and semi triad type returns from overseas to Hong Kong flush with the money from his endeavors. He has smuggled jewels all over the world apparently, but has NEVER smuggled drugs, which becomes a major plot point as the "boss" he sells jewels pressures him to do so and does not intend to take no for an answer. Lee's intention is to quit the jewel smuggling business and to use his ill-gotten gains to improve the lives his his mother, younger brother and himself.

The brother played by Andy Kwok, attends a performing arts academny and excels as both a singer and a dancer. Bee also buys a nightclub and his brother performs there to good reception. Subsequently, younger brother enters singing contest and brother Bee tries to help out by bribing a judge, which leads to disaster, including a riot at the contest finale.

Bee's refusal to smuggle drugs comes back to haunt him as the boss controls the very person Bee trusts most in his circle of triad associates. Set up for a possession charge, Bee's world falls apart--the repercussions leaving no one he loves untouched.

Bee's younger brother disowns him after their mother dies, the result of a weak heart and the horror of the scandal for such a pious woman. Bee is imprisoned on the false charges.

The balance of the film deals with Younger Brother's rise to prominence as a Pop Star and the road to reconciliation between the two brothers.

Danny Lee all too often is typecast playing cops (famously, Inspector Eagle Li in Woo's "The Killer"), type-casting he doesn't seem to mind as his original life's ambition was to be a policeman. But in roles like this, he shows us his versatility and breathes life and depth into a world weary criminal trying to go straight with the cards stacked against him. Lee is an underappreciated talent in the Hong Kong film world.

Andy Kwok is appealing as Bee's brother especially in moments of brotherly bonding and betrayal. The supporting cast are all excellent.

In short, a good solid film with excellent performance. Not bullet ballet or a true actioner, but for anyone who enjoys good characterizations and a compelling plot, this film should not be missed.