Once Upon a Time in Shanghai — Season 1, Episode 4: Episode 4
Drama • 47 min • 1 season, 40 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
In order to flatter YAU. KAM kidnaps KWAN. NGOR comes to get KWAN back. KEUNG releases her and accompanies her home. On the way, KWAN tells KEUNG her unpleasant experience in the past. KEUNG calms her down. In order to threaten HOI, NGOR beats KWAN up. KWAN does not want to deceive HOI. NGOR dismisses her. KEUNG gives KWAN a job in Xanado. YIU sends his men to rob customers of Xanado. HOI's business in seriously affected. YAU goes to question YIU. YAU is arrested. HOI has to beg LIN to settle the deal. LAM cannot get into the military academy, thus he joins the police force. However he does not want to be bribed. He is not accepted by his colleagues. YAU entangles KWAN. He even kills KWAN's husband PO, who is mentally ill. NG is discontented but he does not tell the others. HOI invests in KEUNG's cinema. CHING approaches and flatters KEUNG but KEUNG is not touched.
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.