Andy Lau stars in this Hong Kong crime-drama as Wai Cheung-Dee, a low-level gangster, who, while protecting the son of a Triad boss, accidentally causes the death of one of his loved ones. A broken man, Wai Cheung-Dee is cruelly used by the higher-ranking Triad members, and when a rival gangster sets out to take revenge against Wai Cheung-Dee, he learns he's been made a fall guy for the mob despite his loyalty. Bitter and betrayed, Wai Cheung-Dee hatches an elaborate scheme to turn the tables against those who wronged him. A True Mob Story was directed by veteran Hong Kong action specialist Jing Wong.
~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide