Shock Wave 2017

In the heart of Hong Kong, a shadowy terrorist organization known as Vendetta, spearheaded by Ma Sai-kwan (codename Maverick) and an enigmatic figure dubbed Blizzard, sets off a chain reaction of chaos when they orchestrate a devastating attack on the region’s education bureau. The police are left scrambling to contain the fallout, with Poon Sing-fung, a former Explosive Ordnance disposal officer turned mercenary, emerging as a prime suspect. Once a respected and decorated member of the Hong Kong Police, Poon had his career derailed by superiors who feared tarnishing their reputation by employing someone with a prosthetic limb. Fueled by resentment and a desire for revenge, he joined Vendetta’s ranks.

Months later, Poon is spotted setting off a bomb at a hotel, leading to a violent explosion that leaves him severely injured and lapsing into unconsciousness. He awakens in a hospital bed with no recollection of the events that transpired, only to make a daring escape during an interrogation. The Counter Terrorism Response Unit’s Chief Inspector Pong Ling, along with CID Chief Inspector Lee Yiu-sing, are tasked with unraveling the mystery behind the bombings and identifying the elusive Blizzard, who seems to be in cahoots with a mysterious figure known as “Davy”. Vendetta operatives are dispatched to the hospital to retrieve Poon, but they are brutally taken down by Lee’s team.

As the investigation unfolds, Pong Ling corners Poon, revealing the dark secrets of his past life: his meteoric rise through the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau (EODB), his deteriorating relationship with superiors, and a scathing speech that tarnished the police force’s reputation. But Pong Ling reveals an even more shocking truth - Poon is actually Blizzard, the mastermind behind Vendetta. With Poon reeling from this revelation, Pong Ling spins a web of deceit, claiming that she had been working undercover to infiltrate Vendetta and reclaim Poon’s career. Pong Ling shares this information with Tung Cheuk-man, another EOD officer and Poon’s closest friend, who is torn between his loyalty to Poon and his moral outrage at the unorthodox methods employed by Pong Ling. As tensions simmer, Pong Ling justifies her actions as a necessary evil to secure clemency for Poon from the Hong Kong supreme court in light of his involvement with the bombings.

As Poon receives a cryptic message from Al-Qaeda, hidden within an inspiration magazine, he convenes with Ma Sai-kwan, the enigmatic leader of Vendetta, and his cohorts - codenamed Money, Slave, Sniper, and Rhino. The clandestine gathering is orchestrated to plot their next devastating attack. Under Ma’s direction, Sniper is dispatched to implant a bomb in the heart of the city, designed to rupture gas pipelines and unleash destruction on a massive scale. Inspector Lee, Tung, Pong Ling, and Poon’s former colleagues from the EODB - Lun Ting-pong and Chan King-to - are hastily deployed to the scene.

As they arrive, Sniper exacts vengeance by severely wounding Chan, who ultimately succumbs to his injuries despite valiant efforts to save him. Meanwhile, Tung, fortunate enough to be clad in armor, survives the ordeal. Pong’s team is tasked with neutralizing Sniper at a distance, but their attempts are thwarted by the sniper’s expertise. In a desperate bid to outmaneuver their adversary, they resort to guerrilla tactics, eventually felling Sniper. Tragedy strikes once more as Chan’s life slips away.

Poon’s clandestine meetings with Pong come to light, prompting Vendetta to trap him in a game of psychological manipulation - a complex puzzle known as Mastermind. Ma’s objective is to extract from Poon his true identity before releasing him. Pong and Tung intervene to rescue Poon, only to fail initially due to the cleverly designed trap. However, Poon’s memories eventually resurface, allowing him to recall the critical combination required to free himself. With seconds to spare, Tung liberates Poon, and they share the devastating news: Vendetta is planning to detonate a 10-20 ton nuclear warhead - code-named “Davy” - at the International Finance Centre (IFC) building and Hong Kong airport.

As the stakes escalate, Ma orchestrates a simultaneous assault on the IFC, Hong Kong MTR, and Airport Express train. He commandeers a train, planting bombs and the Davy Crockett warhead, before departing with the train and its hostage-filled cargo. Fat Sze and Lun Ting-pong manage to defuse the rigged van in the IFC parking garage while taking out Money and Slave.

Inspector Lee arrives on the scene, swiftly eliminating Vendetta members and securing the area. Meanwhile, Lun orchestrates a daring plan to intercept the bomb-laden train carrying the Davy Crockett warhead. His strategy involves ramming the train into the water, ensuring that both connections of the Tsing Ma Bridge are destroyed, thereby minimizing collateral damage.

Pong and her CTRU teams execute a successful raid on the control station, neutralizing Rhino’s men. In a final act of desperation, Rhino takes his own life. As the dust settles, Poon’s former colleagues have foiled yet another heinous plot by Vendetta, but at what cost?

As the fateful day unfolds, Poon and Tung orchestrate a meticulously planned maneuver, positioning the rigged van in a strategic location with calculated precision. With Tung’s escape into the helicopter, Poon remains steadfastly behind, driven by a sense of atonement for his role in the previous Vendetta terrorist attacks that had left an indelible mark on his conscience. In a poignant farewell to Pong, Poon surrenders himself to the impending doom, sacrificing his life to destroy the bridge and prevent the catastrophic consequences that would have ravaged Hong Kong’s shores. Meanwhile, Ma’s train is intercepted by the severed bridge, plummeting into the depths of the water before erupting in a spectacular explosion that claims the lives of Poon and Ma while sending shockwaves through the underwater currents, saving the city from a potentially devastating fallout. As Tung and Lun mournfully bid farewell to their fallen comrade, Pong is left grappling with the weight of Poon’s sacrifice, her tears mingling with the uncertainty of whether their collective endeavors had been worth the ultimate cost.

In the poignant aftermath, Pong implores one of the neurology doctors to excise all memories associated with Poon from her consciousness, save for a singular moment that holds immense significance. As she flashes back to their serendipitous encounter at a police dinner, where Poon deliberately spilled crimson wine on her uniform to capture her attention, the tenderness of their brief interaction lingers like a poignant reminder of the profound impact he had left on her life.