Black & White: The Dawn of Justice (2014)
A high-octane Taiwanese action sequel pitting two mismatched officers against a city-wide bombing conspiracy that cuts deeper than anyone expects.
Black & White: The Dawn of Justice - Movie Information
- Original Title: 痞子英雄2：黎明升起
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Tsai Yueh-Hsun
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action
- Runtime: 2h 6m
- Original Language: Chinese
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin, Portuguese
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 1, 2014 (China), May 14, 2015 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Black white episode 2 (CN), Black & White：The Dawn of Justice (US), 비자영웅 2 : 여명승기 (KR), 痞子英雄2：全面開戰 (TW)
- Production Countries: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Black & White: The Dawn of Justice - Plot
Police officer in the Southern Precinct, WU Ying-xiong, has been revered as a hero in the Harbor City ever since he stopped the terrorists on a Boeing 777 airplane and kept the city safe. Unfortunately, the peace is only temporary… Panic spreads the whole city as a series of bomb explosions happen within hours and this is just the beginning of a tight-knit conspiracy. Facing the unprecedented crisis, the two-men team of totally opposite characteristics is the only hope to reverse the situation. Nonetheless, when moral standards are turned upside down, what faith should they keep to maintain the so-called justice?
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Black & White: The Dawn of Justice - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tsai Yueh-Hsun
Main Cast
- Mark Chao
- Lin Gengxin
- Janine Chang Chun-Ning
- Shiou Chieh-kai
- Huang Bo
- Jason Tsou
- Terri Kwan
- Gulnezer Bextiyar
- King Shih-Chieh
- Tsai Yueh-Hsun
Writers
- Yu Hsiao-hui
- Tsai Yueh-Hsun
Producers
- Tsai Yueh-Hsun
- Yu Hsiao-hui
Black & White: The Dawn of Justice - FAQs
What is Black & White: The Dawn of Justice about?
The film follows Wu Ying-xiong, a celebrated Harbor City cop, and his polar-opposite partner as they scramble to stop a wave of coordinated bomb explosions. What begins as a crisis quickly unravels into a deeper conspiracy that forces both men to question the very meaning of justice.
Is Black & White: The Dawn of Justice a sequel?
Yes, it's the sequel to the 2012 Taiwanese film Black & White: The Movie, itself based on the popular Taiwanese TV series Black & White. The Dawn of Justice picks up after Wu Ying-xiong's heroics on a Boeing 777 and plunges him straight into a new, far-reaching conspiracy.
Where can you stream Black & White: The Dawn of Justice?
You can catch it on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Cineverse. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV. Several of those options are free with ads, so there are plenty of ways to watch without spending anything.
Does the film have a happy or ambiguous ending?
The ending leans into moral ambiguity rather than a clean resolution. After dismantling the conspiracy, the two leads are left grappling with the personal cost of their choices. It's a bittersweet close that stays true to the franchise's ongoing theme of justice versus personal sacrifice.
Who are the main actors in this film?
Mark Chao and Lin Gengxin lead the cast as the mismatched officer duo at the heart of the story. They're joined by Janine Chang Chun-Ning, Huang Bo, Terri Kwan, and Gulnezer Bextiyar, among others — a strong ensemble that spans Taiwanese, Chinese, and Hong Kong cinema.
Who directed Black & White: The Dawn of Justice?
Tsai Yueh-Hsun directed the film and also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Yu Hsiao-hui. He's the creative force behind the entire Black & White franchise, having helmed both the original TV series and the theatrical films. He even appears on screen in a supporting role.
When and where was Black & White: The Dawn of Justice released?
The film opened in China on October 1, 2014, timed to coincide with the Golden Week holiday — one of the biggest theatrical windows of the year. It later reached South Korean audiences in May 2015.
What languages is the film in?
The film is primarily in Mandarin Chinese, with Portuguese also spoken in certain scenes — a nod to the story's international scope. It's a co-production between China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, which gives the film a distinctly pan-Chinese cinematic flavor.
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