After the financial backing from Tsui Hark became problematic following the release of Woo's film A Better Tomorrow 2, Woo had to find backing through Chow Yun Fat's and Danny Lee's financing companies.
Setelah dukungan keuangan dari Tsui Hark menjadi problematis setelah rilis di film Woo A Better Tomorrow 2, Woo harus mencari dukungan melalui Chow Yun Fat dan perusahaan pembiayaan Danny Lee.