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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* 7.8 (4,136)ActionDramaHistoryChina · Hong Kong SAR China
Mandarin Films · Beijing ShengShi HuaRei Film Investment & Management Co. · China Film Co-Production · New Film Studio of Beijing Starlight International Media Co. Ltd. · Prosperity Pictures · Shanghai Film Group
Runtime
106 min
Age rating
R(US — 17+)
Extreme ViolenceStrong LanguageDrug Use
Release
12/12/2008
Score
7.8 / 10 (4,136)
Awards and nominations
Winner at Beijing College Student Film Festival — Donnie Yen
Winner at Beijing College Student Film Festival — Wilson Yip
Winner at 2009 Fantasia Festival — Technical Achievement
2nd Place — 2009 Fantasia Festival
Winner at 2009 Fantasia Festival — Best Action Choreography
Winner at 2009 Fantasia Festival — Best Film
Nominated at 2009 Fantasia Festival — Wilson Yip
Nominated at 2009 Fantasia Festival — Donnie Yen
Nominated at 2009 Fantasia Festival — Lam Ka-tung
Nominated at 2009 Fantasia Festival — Fan Siu-wong
Nominated at 2009 Fantasia Festival — O Sing-pui
Nominated at 2009 Fantasia Festival — Cheung Ka-fai