Hong Kong 1983: From Refugee to Entertainment Tycoon

To escape starvation, Shi Yijian and his loyal friend Sha Qiang flee mainland China and sneak into 1980s Hong Kong—ragged, penniless, and desperate. They arrive in a city at its golden peak, where literary giants and silver-screen legends shine brighter than ever. Standing atop Victoria Peak, gazing down at the dazzling Pearl of the Orient, Shi Yijian roars his defiance to the world: "If I had not been born, the glory of Hong Kong would have been an eternal night." From that moment on, the city gains more than just another survivor—it gains a titan of industry, a literary heavyweight, and a cinematic icon. Time magazine would later ask: Is he a god? No—he is the one who creates gods.