Once Upon a Time in Shanghai — Season 1, Episode 12: Episode 12
Drama • 47 min • 1 season, 40 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
In order to protect his casino, HOI has to compete with YIU in the voting. HOI gives information relating to real property to SHI, who is the British Ambassador. SHI is attracted by WA’s charm. KEUNG bribes the Japanese Ambassador for YIU. LIK is angry as he is not informed of the plan in advance. YIU flatters him. TUNG is jealous as HAU's working attitude is appreciated by HOI. The press spreads scandal relating to YIU. CHING questions KEUNG but KEUNG seals the secret. YIU wants to bribe the journalists. PAK is angry and he resigns. He distribute leaflets in the street to draw the attention of the public. YIU hates him and sends people to kill him. KEUNG is sad to see his friend being killed. He talks with WAN. KEUNG tries to make CHING angry so as to make her give up. CHING is so disappointed that she decides to go to France to continue her study. KEUNG feels lonely and he goes to the orphanage again. There he finds CHING……
About Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
Set in 1930s Shanghai, the story opens with legendary gambler Gon and his vow to recover his father's casino from Shanghai tycoon Fung In his quest, he becomes acquainted with Sou and uncovers her fiance's nefarious conspiracy. Sou gives her heart to Gon, but he can't forget his old love Gu. Meanwhile, up-and-coming gangster Hui Man Keung is quickly making his name in Shanghai. Crossing paths during chaotic times, Hui, Gon, and Ding Lik become brothers and business partners, but Fung recruits Hui and Ding to his side through backhanded methods. Though deeply in love with Fung's daughter Ching Ching, Hui can only turn away from love and friendship when Fung's true nature is revealed. Fung, however, is not about to just let Hui walk away.