Ava travels to Beijing for the premiere of her secret lover Pang Fai\'s latest film, Mao\'s Daughter.
When Fai resists, the threats become increasingly violent and far-reaching, including the release of scandalous videos of the young Fai that could end her career enti.
The Syndicate seeks sexual favours in return for their continued support of Fai\'s career and films.
After the screening, a distraught Fai tells Ava that she is being blackmailed by senior officials of the China Movie Syndicate.
Ava travels to Beijing for the premiere of her secret lover Pang Fai\'s latest film, Mao\'s Daughter