The Shadow's Edge

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Wong Tak-Chung is a surveillance and tracking expert who became a legend during his years with the Macau police, but he has since retired. When the Macau police find themselves powerless against a highly professional and dangerous gang of thieves armed with cutting-edge technology, however, they call Wong back into service. Wong begins working with He Qiuguo, a young officer. The pair launch into a fierce game of cat and mouse to bring the gang and its leader, Fu Longsheng, known as "The Shadow", to justice. Wong's old-school tactics, patient surveillance, sharp intellect and strategy, combine with his young colleague's command of modern technology. Written and directed by Larry Yang, this 142-minute 2025 Chinese-Hong Kong action thriller stars Jackie Chan, Zhang Zifeng and Tony Leung Ka-fai.