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Kao Kan

obedient aggressive determined ruthless opportunistic
Kao Kan acts as Lao Che's second son and enforcer in Shanghai's criminal underworld. During nightclub negotiations over Nurhachi's ashes, he draws a silver-plated pistol on his father's signal, spills poison powder into Indy's champagne, grabs the shot Wu Han and eases him into a chair, then fights Indy in the brawl—leaping to attack, knocking jewels aside, and crashing onto the table after Indy somersaults him. He pursues to Nang Tao airfield, jumping from the sedan to glare at Indy's departing plane. Kao Kan pilots a biplane in the aerial chase, spots Indy among parachutes, radios the sighting, and strafes the DC-3 before crashing into a mountain peak.
12 appearances
Criminal enforcement and aerial pursuit
Also known as: Lao's second son, Lao Che's second son

Kao Kan's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

12 moments
S1E2 · INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
The Ballroom Gambit: Poison, Betrayal, and Willie’s Unwitting Sabotage

Feral aggression during the fight, shifting to humiliation as Indy outmaneuvers him—his pride is wounded, but he remains loyal to his father’s cause.

Kao Kan, Lao Che’s second son, draws a pistol during the negotiation and later attacks Indy, knocking over the antidote vial. He engages in the brawl, leaping onto tables and …

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S1E2 · INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
The Poisoned Gambit: A Dance of Betrayal and Desperation

Aggressive and opportunistic → Reactive to the chaos → Determined to support his father’s orders

Kao Kan begins the event as an aggressive enforcer, drawing a silver-plated pistol during the negotiation and later engaging in the chaotic brawl. He grabs Wu Han after he is …

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Wu Han’s Sacrifice and Indy’s Blood Oath: The Ballroom’s Crucible of Vengeance

Focused and aggressive—his actions are driven by loyalty to Lao Che and a desire to suppress Indy’s resistance.

Kao Kan, Lao Che’s second son, draws a pistol on Indy during negotiations and later engages in the brawl, attacking Indy and contributing to the chaos. He is somersaulted onto …

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The Ballroom Gambit: Poison, Betrayal, and the Diamond’s Curse

Begins with aggressive obedience, shifts to frustration as Indy outmaneuvers him, and ends in physical defeat. His emotions reflect a mix of loyalty, aggression, and eventual humiliation.

Kao Kan draws a pistol on Indy during the negotiation and spills poison into his champagne. He engages in the brawl, leaping to attack Indy before being overpowered and somersaulted …

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Antidote in the Fire: A Chase of Survival and Sacrifice

Hostile and determined, with a quiet intensity that underscores his resolve. His silence is a tool of intimidation.

Kao Kan accompanies Lao Che in the pursuit, his presence a silent but menacing force. He exits the sedan at the airfield, his stare fixed on the departing plane, a …

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Fractured Reflections: Vanity, Violence, and the Cost of Survival

Resolute and vengeful—his silence is more threatening than his father’s rage, a quiet promise that the pursuit will continue.

Kao Kan, Lao Che’s son, is a silent but menacing presence throughout the chase. He jumps out of the sedan at the airfield alongside his father, his movements precise and …

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Wu Han’s Sacrifice and Willie’s Selfishness: A Chase Through Shanghai’s Underbelly

Determined, vengeful, relentless, focused

Kao Kan jumps out of the sedan with Lao Che at the airfield, staring intently at the departing plane. His expression suggests he hasn’t given up the pursuit, foreshadowing future …

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The Duesenberg Escape: Chaos, Grief, and the Cost of Survival

Coldly determined. Unlike his father’s explosive rage, Kao Kan’s emotions are internalized. His glare at the plane suggests a mix of frustration (at their escape) and resolve (to pursue them later). There’s no panic or desperation—just a quiet, unshakable intent to finish what his father started.

Kao Kan is Lao Che’s silent but menacing son, present throughout the chase but largely a physical threat rather than a dialogue-driven character. He jumps out of the sedan at …

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Indy’s Awakening: From Fedora to Firefight—The Cult’s First Strike

Aggressively determined, with a sense of mission-driven hostility.

Kao Kan pilots one of the attacking biplanes, targeting Indy’s plane with aggressive precision. His emotional state is one of determined hostility, and his goal is to eliminate Indy and …

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Descent into Chaos: The Parachute Struggle and the Fall of the Co-Pilot

Aggressive, focused, and determined to eliminate Indiana Jones. His emotional state is one of cold, calculated aggression, driven by his loyalty to Lao Che and his desire to complete the mission.

Kao Kan leads the attack on the DC-3 in his biplane, specifically targeting Indiana Jones. His relentless pursuit forces the plane into a desperate spiral, and his plane crashes into …

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Indy’s Desperate Aerial Rescue: From Cockpit to Crash

Driven by a mix of cold determination and personal vendetta. His emotional state is one of focused intensity, with a hint of triumph as he spots Indy among the parachutes—only to be consumed by his own downfall in the final moments.

Kao Kan is the embodiment of ruthless pursuit in this sequence. As the leader of the biplane attack, he relentlessly stalks the DC-3, radioing his men to target Indiana Jones …

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Descent into Chaos: From Sky Battle to Ominous Arrival in India

Aggressive and focused, with a single-minded determination to kill Indy. His actions are driven by loyalty to his father and a desire for vengeance, but his obsession blinds him to the risks. His crash is a poetic justice—his relentless pursuit leads to his own demise, freeing the protagonists from his immediate threat.

Kao Kan leads the attack on the DC-3, identifying Indy as the target and crashing his biplane into a mountain peak during the pursuit. His aggression is relentless, and his …

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Affiliation

Lao Che's Crime Syndicate
Shanghai Underworld Criminal Enforcement and Pursuit