"We Are Legends" is a Hong Kong action-drama film that was directed by Daniel Yee Heng Chan and released in 2019. The film stars Lam Yiu-sing as "Investing," a former boxer who now runs an investment company, and Liu Yan-chi as "Electric Rabbit," his younger brother who has turned to underground boxing to make money.
The story starts by showing how the brothers grew up in an orphanage and were adopted by Thunder Sir, a kind-hearted school worker who also managed a boxing gym in the village. Thunder Sir is the one who trains the brothers in boxing and gives them a sense of purpose. Lei Master, a local boxing legend, takes an interest in their training and becomes a mentor to them.
Investing wants to use his intelligence to make something of his life, and he studies hard to go to college. He wants to help his brother, but Electric Rabbit is not interested in going to school. Instead, he becomes involved in underground boxing matches to make quick money. At first, Investing tries to discourage his brother, but later he ends up investing all his money in Electric Rabbit's fights.
However, Electric Rabbit gets expelled from school for fighting, and the brothers' relationship begins to fall apart. Electric Rabbit becomes more involved in the underground boxing scene, and Investing tries to find other ways to help his brother. But eventually, Electric Rabbit becomes so consumed by greed and ambition that he turns against his brother and the people who helped them.
The film is a touching story of brotherhood, loyalty, and betrayal. It shows how easy it is for people to lose their way and turn to violence and crime when they feel they have no other options. The film's gritty action scenes are well-choreographed and bring a sense of realism to the story. Overall, "We Are Legends" is a must-watch for fans of Hong Kong cinema and action films in general.
