survival-and-leverage

Hock Seng struggles to maintain control and keep the tamade algae factory operational despite sabotage, contamination, and the interference of the Tiger of Bangkok. He faces pressure from Mr. Lake, who threatens to fire him if production does not improve, while also navigating dangerous alliances with local criminals like Dog Fucker. Hock Seng contemplates using leverage from Mr. Lake's secret obsession with a windup girl to secure his position, highlighting the precariousness of his survival in a hostile environment.