In the gripping 1972 film "Pursuit," Instructor Lin returns home after years of training imperial troops, only to find his life shattered by betrayal. Reuniting with his wife, he unexpectedly confronts his estranged brother, now a devoted monk at a local temple. Tensions escalate when Lin’s corrupt superior, Lord Gao, attempts to assault his wife within the sacred grounds. In a desperate bid to protect her, Lin intervenes, igniting a fierce conflict. Fueled by rage, Lin’s brother seeks vengeance against Gao, but Lin, with the assistance of his loyal friend Lu, stops him. Caught in a web of loyalty and morality, Lin refuses to harm Gao, despite their shared past. However, the sinister duo of Gao and Lu conspires to ruin Lin, orchestrating a scheme that leads to his false arrest for trespassing on imperial property. As Lin fights for justice against overwhelming odds, the film explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the devastating effects of corruption. Will Lin reclaim his honor, or will he fall victim to the treachery that surrounds him?