‘Saving Brother Ryan’ revealed as film behind mystery KL shoot; Nick Cheung, Ethan Juan among cast

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Taiwanese stars Joseph Chang and Alyssa Chia were recently seen filming a mystery project in Kuala Lumpur. The film, titled Saving Brother Ryan, is a modern wuxia crime film directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Ching-Po. Joining Chang and Chia are Chinese-language cinema veterans Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Ethan Juan, Vivian Sung, and Troy Liu.

On August 15 and 16, Cheung, Juan, Sung, and Liu were spotted filming at Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, where a large production crew set up for an evening shoot. The film marks Cheung and Juan's third collaboration, and their characters seem destined for a violent confrontation. Juan, the first main cast member to arrive on set, appeared in a white suit, black trousers, and long hair, with his jacket stained with blood, suggesting he had just engaged in a violent encounter.

Cheung, arriving in a suit, black trousers, and long hair, also bore a bloodied jacket, hinting at his character's violent past. Vivian Sung and Troy Liu, who arrived later in the evening, were seen rehearsing around a yellow car parked by the roadside. Sung was dressed in a punk-inspired look, while Liu appeared to play a supporting role in the criminal underworld.

The sequence of Cheung and Juan's confrontation, which took hours and required multiple takes, revealed the darker, action-driven tone of the film. Despite its star-studded cast and large-scale filming, much about Saving Brother Ryan remains undisclosed. An official synopsis, release date, and additional production details are yet to be announced, leaving audiences intrigued by the crime film unfolding in Kuala Lumpur.