《靖海氛記•張保仔》 Calming the Chaotic Seas

Abandoned by his parents and raised up by a pirate, he married his foster father’s wife and led the Red Flag Fleet. Though reluctant, Cheung Po Tsai’s life was full of dares, risks, hatred and love. The gangster turned into an imperial official at last.

The dreadful Chek Lap Kok battle changed him. Knowing himself belonging to the seas, Cheung chose to anchor to land, hoping to serve the country and people’s wellbeing. However, against his wishes, his choice caused great suffering to his old comrades in the Red Flag Fleet and left himself die in regrets.

He blamed his parents for ruining his life but couldn’t help hurting the people he loved. This concluded his final chapter of life in great irony and remorse. After all, all men are mere dust. Is one seeking after a consequence of life, or spending a lifetime just to learn why oneself has been here and gone?

History documents his deeds but not his emotions. Director and actors of Calming the Chaotic Seas are putting themselves into Cheung’s position and reconstructing the scenario and his struggles.