Once Upon a Time in Shanghai — Season 1, Episode 5: Episode 5
Drama • 47 min • 1 season, 40 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
CHING dates KEUNG but KEUNG does not turn up. CHING is disappointed. LIK is unhappy. LAM tricks the others and makes a big trouble. Luckily he is saved by KEUNG. He makes apologies as he accepts KEUNG's advice. TSANG lusts for WAN's charm. He threatens her with KEUNG's safety. For KEUNG, WAN is willing to sacrifice herself. KEUNG and LIK lead their people to save WAN. They kill TSANG and his men. NG indulges in gambling. YAU gives him money to pay the debt. NG is not contented. He threatens YAU. YAU is unhappy and he kills NG. HAU finds HOI's pen beside NG's corpse. In the ball, YIU arranges WA to dance with HOI. WA hates HOI and HOI is in deep grief. CHO and HEI nag at him.
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.