Character

Chen (Lao Che's Son)

sadistic aggressive perverse loyal

Sadistic enforcer for Shanghai crime lord Lao Che in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom; wields silenced pistols and exhibits perverse glee in violence. Distinct from other 'sons' in the series by his role as a brutal underworld figure.

5 appearances

Shanghai organized crime enforcement

Also known as: Lao Che's son, Lao She's son

Chen (Lao …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

5 moments

S1E2 · Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

The Dragon’s Gambit: Poison, Power, and a Plummet into Chaos

Initially smug and aggressive; later, horrified and in pain as the flaming skewer impales him

Chen, Lao She’s sadistic son, snarls at Indiana Jones during the negotiation and is later revealed to have tried to slit Indy’s throat the night before. He guns down Wu …

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S1E2 · Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

The Dragon’s Gambit: Poison, Betrayal, and a Plunge into Chaos

Initially smug and aggressive, his emotional state shifts to shock and agony as he is impaled, his arrogance shattered by Indy’s retaliation.

Chen, Lao She’s son, snarls at Indy, is threatened by Indy, shoots Wu Han, and is impaled by a flaming skewer of pigeons thrown by Indy. His aggression is met …

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S1E2 · Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

The Dragon’s Poisoned Bargain: Betrayal, Sacrifice, and the Birth of a Blood Feud

Hostile and gloating at first, then agonized and horrified as the flaming skewer impales him. His perverse glee turns to pain and shock.

Chen, Lao Che’s sadistic son, threatens Indy, shoots Wu Han with a silenced pistol, and is impaled by a flaming skewer hurled by Indy. His actions symbolize the family’s brutality …

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S1E2 · Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indy’s Poisoned Rampage: A Nightclub in Flames and a Desperate Escape

Hostile, sadistic, and then panicked as the skewer impales him.

Chen, Lao Che’s sadistic son, snarls at Indy and is threatened in return. He fatally shoots Wu Han with a silenced pistol, then is impaled by Indy’s flaming skewer, igniting …

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S1E2 · Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Chaos, Vanity, and the First Blood: A High-Stakes Escape Through Shanghai’s Neon Maze

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Affiliation

Lao She’s Crime Syndicate

Shanghai Underworld Criminal Operations