Luen-Luen is a newcomer to the youth gang who becomes involved in its schemes while developing genuine concern for Marthe. He helps protect her from exploitation, is kidnapped with her, escapes alongside her, and eventually realizes he loves her. After leaving the gang, he searches through Taipei and reunites with her.
Yu-nan is Yu-mei’s brother, working as a travel agent between Green Island and Taiwan. He carries lasting resentment because he believes their parent abandoned him and favored Yu-mei. Years later, he recognizes their shared childhood in Yu-mei’s book and reunites with her, suggesting that both siblings have finally found peace.
A contact whom Brother Bao tries to reach during the operation. Hong reports that the group completed the score despite setbacks, and an item is apparently returned to Hong.
Dou Jie is the younger man connected with Rosa Gao in the film's parallel romantic strand. His involvement with the more experienced Rosa echoes the film's larger play of mirrored faces and shifting affections, and marks him as a supporting figure within the story's exploration of desire.
Lawrence Ko has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Signature works include Lust, Caution, Mahjong, Addiction. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
