Once Upon a Time in Shanghai(1996)

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is a period drama set in 1930s Shanghai, following legendary gambler Gon as he schemes to reclaim his father's casino from ruthless tycoon Fung. When Gon meets the spirited Sou, he uncovers a dark conspiracy involving her fiancé, and she falls for him—though Gon remains haunted by his past love, Gu. As Shanghai descends into chaos, ambitious gangster Hui Man Keung rises through the ranks and forms a powerful alliance with Gon and Ding Lik. Their brotherhood fractures when Fung manipulates Hui and Ding into his orbit through corruption and coercion. Torn between his love for Fung's daughter Ching Ching and his loyalty to his brothers, Hui must choose between his heart and survival. But Fung has no intention of releasing his grip on anyone who dares to defy him.