The Mongkok area of Hong Kong is the most densely populated urban neighborhood in the world, featuring everything from high-end shopping to seedy "hostess" clubs. In terms of the Hong Kong film universe, Mongkok has come to symbolize Triad gangster activity, with the ideas and myths perpetuated by stylish crime dramas like Wilson Yip's Mongkok Story. The film is a nice change of pace from the usual Triad fare, but its' wild changes in tone ultimately make it feel too disjointed to become a truly successful release.