The Last Tycoon (2012)

Overview

Cheng, a young man framed by the police chief, is forced to abandon his old life and his beloved Qiu. After a dramatic prison escape, he ascends the ranks of Shanghai’s criminal underworld, ultimately becoming one of its most formidable mob bosses. However, as the threat of the Japanese army looms and the local secret service schemes against him, Cheng's newfound power becomes a double-edged sword. Complications arise when he unexpectedly encounters Qiu, now married to a writer. In the twilight of an era, can their love survive the chaos surrounding them?