It showcases diverse martial arts, including Tai Chi , Eight-Diagram Palm , and the mystical Buddhist Palm technique.
Set in 1940s Canton, it follows a small-time crook named Sing (Chow) who tries to scam the residents of Pigsty Alley by pretending to be a member of the dangerous Axe Gang. He quickly realizes that the seemingly humble tenants—a tailor, a cook, and a landlord—are actually retired kung fu masters in hiding.