The story features Woo Viet, who wants to leave his country, Vietnam, behind and start over in the United States.

As Woo tries to find out what is happening, he realizes his life is in danger, and has to leave for the United States immediately using a false passport instead of seeking asylum.

When Woo and his new love stop over in the Philippines, they discover that the females are conned to stay there to become prostitutes.

Instead of taking the plane to the United States, Woo Viet decides to stay in the Philippines to save his love.

However, as he is stranded in Manila's Chinatown, Woo Viet is forced to work as a hired killer.