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Release Date:
January 28, 2025
Original Title:
臨時決鬥
Production Companies:
Entertaining Power
One Cool Pictures
Ovation Entertainment Group
Production Countries:
Hong Kong
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
“CHUNG LUI SOCIETY” is a boxing gym founded by the former legendary Muay Thai champion CHUNG Lui (Louis KOO), who is dedicated to training professional fighters. Despite the gym's struggles, he remains committed to his lifelong philosophy of never backing down from a challenge. Businesswoman Elsa (Louise WONG) discovers that her boyfriend Daniel (CHAN Charm Man Peter) is cheating on her with Macau's female champion, Surewin (Chrissie CHAU). Driven by her competitive spirit, Elsa vows to settle their score in the ring. Upon learning that Surewin was Lui’s former student, Elsa seeks him out to train her at his gym. There, she encounters MOK Ka Lei (Gigi LEUNG), who had previously clashed with her during an advertisement shoot. After leaving the entertainment industry to support her family, Ka Lei attempts to make a comeback, with the help of her friend LAM Pik Chu (Harriet YEUNG).
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