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Lo Ka Yiu, a young ad designer who is sentenced to jail for manslaughter, has gotten himself in trouble with the corrupted wardens and fellow inmates of Triad background. Chung Tin Ching, a veteran inmate and Yiu's mentor, is forced to confront his comrade's enemies time and again, leading up to the final showdown with the head of security.

Sweat and claustrophobia define this brutal look at the hierarchy within a corrupt correctional facility. A seasoned inmate must protect a naive newcomer from the violent whims of sadistic guards and ruthless triad members.

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