: The story follows Su Can, a young man from a family of officials who is framed for drug possession. This leads to his family's destruction and his subsequent quest for vengeance against the opium smugglers responsible.
: Unlike the slapstick seen in other Drunken Master iterations, this film features more modern martial arts choreography that blends traditional kung fu with significant wirework and stylized fight sequences.
While the title suggests a focus on the famous "Drunken Boxing" style, the narrative is primarily a serious revenge drama centered on the opium trade in the late Qing Dynasty.