Inspired by the true story known as the Mekong Massacre--two Chinese commercial vessels are ambushed while traveling down the Mekong River in the waters of the Golden Triangle, one of the largest drug-manufacturing regions in the world. 13 sailors are executed at gunpoint, and 900,000 methamphetamine pills are recovered at the scene. Upon discovery, the Chinese government immediately sends a band...
Chinese narco-cops take their mission to the Golden Triangle following the Mekong River massacre of innocent fishermen by the region's drug lord.
There are several scenes of violence depicting individuals being shot on various parts of their bodies, as well as getting stabbed or blown up, with bloodletting visible.
These scenes are, however, usually fast and do not linger on stronger detail.
profanity
The film features frequent uses of expletives such as "f**k".
alcohol
Drug taking is featured on numerous occasions in the film, with some detail. However, the film does not promote or encourage drug and substance abuse in any way.
The film contains frequent depictions of various characters, including child soldiers, consuming drugs.
Some of these scenes include stronger details such as the characters injecting drugs into their arms, snorting powder, smoking bongs and heating drugs over a flame.
Such portrayals would make the film more appropriate for an older audience.
frightening
Loosely based on the historical event involving the brutal murder of a group of Chinese sailors along the Mekong River by a notorious drug kingpin, 'Operation Mekong' revolves around a band of elite narcotics officers on a mission to the Golden Triangle to wipe out an infamous drug syndicate.
Official TELA Rating: IIB
Rating N/A for China.
