L Storm
6.9/10
Rating
97 min
Runtime
2018
Release Year
David Lam Tak-Luk
Director
Cast
Louis Koo, Julian Cheung Chi-Lam, Kevin Cheng Ka-Wing, Stephy Tang Lai-Yan, Patrick Tam Yiu-Man
Quick Synopsis
In Hong Kong, ICAC Investigator William Luk and JFIU Chief Inspector Lau Po-keung are both stalled in their separate investigations into a bribery case and a money laundering scheme. Luk faces suspension after model Eva Ng accuses him of accepting a $12 million bribe, reporting this to Inspector Kenny Ching of the ICAC's Internal Investigation Group L. Lau, however, uncovers evidence suggesting Luk was framed, with the person behind the setup linked to the ongoing cases. Lau suspects that bank manager Thomson Yau is aiding gangster Wong Hoi-wo in laundering money. When Director Hong Liang from China's Anti-Corruption & Bribery Bureau shares crucial intelligence, it reveals the laundering operation is tied to a corrupt Vice-Ministerial Level official. Determined to prove his innocence, William Luk risks everything to expose the truth.
Detailed Synopsis of L Storm
ICAC Investigator William Luk and JFIU Chief Inspector Lau Po-keung both hit a dead end in their investigation of a bribery case and a money laundering case. In the meantime, William Luk was suspended when model Eva Ng went to Inspector Kenny Ching of ICAC’s Internal Investigation Group L, to file a report against him for accepting a $12M bribe. Lau discovered Luk was set up and whoever framed Luk was connected to his case. He began to suspect the bank manager Thomson Yau was assisting a gangster, Wong Hoi-wo in money laundering activities. When Director Hong Liang of China’s Anti-Corruption & Bribery Bureau (ACBB) provided Lau with important intelligence, it became clear the money laundering activities were connected to a corrupted Vice-Ministerial Level cadre. To clear his name, William Luk put everything on the line…
