HONG KONG · 2008
Ip Man
martial arts mastery
cultural preservation
national resistance
honor and dignity
personal sacrifice
mentorship and legacy
Synopsis
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.
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