Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

Ma Yongzhen is a skilled martial artist who travels from his hometown to Shanghai in search of wealth and employment. In the city, he forms a close bond with Long Qi, another ambitious young man. The two become like brothers as they face various challenges together, eventually fighting against the Axe clan with the assistance of a retired kung fu master. Their struggle for survival in the city involves navigating conflicts with criminal groups and dealing with a Japanese spy.

Directed by Wong Ching-Po, this action-crime film was released in 2014. It is the first of two listed works by the director, followed by The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon in 2023. The movie features a main cast including Philip Ng Wan-Lung, Andy On, and Sammo Hung, with a total of 32 credited actors. Produced by Bona International Film Group and other companies, the film had a budget of 10 million USD. Audience reception has been generally positive, with a rating of 6.7/10 based on 2,200 votes on IMDb and a higher score of 7.1/10 from 161 votes on TMDB.