Hong Kong, 1984

1984 was a landmark year for Hong Kong cinema. At the end of that year, 20-year-old Chen Ping An returned to Hong Kong from America.

His favorite things to say:

"I'm a man of principle."

"Believe in Ping An, and you'll live forever."

Things he says from time to time:

"If you don't agree, I'll break your arms and legs!"

"If you dare refuse, I'll slash up that pretty face of yours!"

That's who he is: a fusion of God and Satan, the guardian deity of Hong Kong cinema, the one who keeps its films thriving forever, Da Ping An!