In the underworld of 1920s Chinatown, Shen Mok sees an opportunity for long-awaited revenge when his bitter enemy Ho Tin Yu lies on his deathbed. Shen plans to preserve the corpse for the journey back home, where tradition demands his brain remain intact. But Shen embraces a grisly plan allowing him to sever the cord of control forever tying him to the ruthless man who robbed him of his love, his wealth and dignity. Will his shocking vengeance finally taste sweet?