Protege (Standard 1 Disc) - Region 1 DVD

Nick (Daniel Wu), an undercover in the heart of Asia's lucrative heroin trade, is a protege to drug lord Quin (Andy Lau). In 8 years he eventually gains Quin's trust, and next in line to take over from his ill mentor. As Nick infiltrates the syndicate to get enough evidence to arrest the retiring Quin, the unwritten law of brother-hood blurs with his professional duties. Thrown in the mix is his neighbor junkie mother Fan (Zhang Jing Chu) and her daughter, together with her dealer husband. Nick is confused when dealing with human emotions, of deep friendship, trust and betrayal in the illicit business. Directed by Dorok Yee.