A Gilded Game is a 2025 crime drama film directed and co-written by Herman Yau, produced by Andy Lau, and starring Lau, Ou Hao, and Ni Ni.[4] A co-production between Hong Kong and China, the film follows new hire Gao Han as he becomes the apprentice of financial markets expert Todd Cheung and tackles a high-stakes IPO amid fierce competition.[5] The film was released in China on May 1, 2025, and in Hong Kong on May 8.
Finance prodigy Gao Han lands an internship at a top international investment bank, Bluestone, and is assigned to be the assistant of Todd Cheung. At first, Todd does not think highly of him, but Gao Han gradually earns his trust through his sharp mind.
Meanwhile, Gao Han's performance also draws the attention of Bluestone's senior executive, Helen Lee. Helen invites him to lunch and asks him to deceive Todd into signing documents that approve falsified accounts. To secure a promotion, Gao Han reluctantly complies.
He believes this will lead to a bright future, but soon discovers he has been used in a scheme to acquire Zhuoneng, the company of his close friend Chu Feng. This also indirectly causes the death of Chu Feng's father, Chu Zhihong. At the same time, Helen sows discord between Gao Han and his girlfriend Xu Xiaohui, leaving him devastated. In despair, Gao Han plans to jump off a building, but first begs Todd to help save Zhuoneng.
Todd agrees. Together, they help Chu Feng manipulate the market to force Helen and Bluestone into rushing to buy Zhuoneng shares to secure control. After the stock hits its upper limit, they immediately announce that Chu Feng is forming a new company and transferring Zhuoneng's core technical staff. This tanks Zhuoneng's stock price and causes losses for Bluestone.
Afterward, the three of them go to the Securities and Futures Commission to confess and expose the insider trading scheme orchestrated by Helen and Mike to take over Zhuoneng. In the end, all involved receive the punishment they deserve.
According to reports on June 13, 2022, the film titled Wall Street of the East, directed and written by Herman Yau, starring Andy Lau, Ou Hao, and others, was officially announced to begin production at the same time.[6] Filming started on October 21 of the same year and wrapped on November 24.[7][8]
When it was scheduled for release in mainland China in 2025, the film's literal title was changed to Hunting Gold, the Game.[9]
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