Unfortunately, Kalba overpowers Zamir and kidnaps Kim's father, who is the Master at the Korean martial arts school.

Through a series of flashbacks, a love triangle between Kim's parents and Kalba is revealed, resulting in her mother's suicide.

While Zamir trains with a drunken Sect member named Jose Soto, Kalba's minions kidnap Kim.

The scene in which Zamir must attempt to snatch a pebble from his master's hand is a reference to the famous test in the television series Kung Fu.

The torture victim suspended by hooks and the main character's bladed shoes are both elements of the film Ichi the Killer.