Ip Man (2008)

Name: Ip Man
Genre: Drama, Action, History
Released: 2008
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Lynn Hung Doi-Lam, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

1h 46m China, Hong Kong

Drama Action History

Plot

Yip Man chronicles the life of the legendary martial arts master Yip Man, who pioneered the practice of Wing Chun. Set against the backdrop of Foshan during the tumultuous years of the Second Sino-Japanese War in the 1930s and 1940s, the narrative explores his struggles and triumphs amid political turmoil. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film showcases exhilarating fight sequences choreographed by Sammo Hung, with Donnie Yen delivering a captivating performance as the titular character, bringing to life the spirit and resilience of a martial arts icon.

Cast

Donnie Yen Simon Yam Lynn Hung Doi-Lam Hiroyuki Ikeuchi Gordon Lam Ka-Tung Louis Fan Siu-Wong Xing Yu Wong Yau-Nam Dennis To Yu-Hang Calvin Cheng Chen Zhihui Shibuya Tenma Li Chak Li Qilong Zhou Zhong