Ip Man (Traditional Hanzi: 叶 问; Chinese: 叶 问; Pinyin: Ye Wen) is an action-movie martial arts from Hong Kong made in 2008 and directed by Wilson Yip with the manuscript Edmond Wong. The film was released by Mandarin Films Distribution in Hong Kong and Cathay-Keris Films in Singapore.Ip Man is known for cast-cast actors who are Chinese star: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Lynn Hung, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Lam Ka-Tung.
Movie sequel in the series Ip Man, Ip Man 2 was released on 29 April 2010.
Movie Synopsis
Ip Man is set in the 1930s in Foshan, a hub of southern Chinese martial arts, where various schools actively recruit disciples and compete against each other. Although the Wing Chun master Ip Man is the most skilled martial artist in Foshan, he is unassuming and keeps a low profile. As an independently wealthy man, he feels no need to accept any disciples and instead spends his days training, meeting with friends, and spending time with his family. However, his wife is often resentful of the time he spends training and discussing martial arts with friends and colleagues. Though not a professional martial artist, Ip is respected in Foshan due to the abilities he displays in friendly, closed-door competitions with local masters. Ip's reputation is further enhanced when he defeats an aggressive, rude, highly skilled Northern master, Jin Shanzhao, thus upholding the regional pride of fellow Southern stylists and others in Foshan.
The Japanese invasion in 1937 adversely affects the life of everyone in Foshan. Ip's house is claimed by the Japanese and used as their Foshan headquarters. Ip and his family lose their wealth and are forced to move into a decrepit house. Desperate to support his family, Ip accepts work as a coolie at a coal mine. The Japanese general Miura, who is a master of karate, establishes an arena where Chinese martial artists compete with his military trainees. The Chinese earn a bag of rice for every Japanese opponent they defeat. When his friend Lin goes missing, Ip investigates and discovers the matches. At first disturbed by the spectacle, he is further enraged when he sees a fellow Foshan master killed when picking up a bag of rice from a prior victory after giving up in a second match against three karatekas. To further complicate matters, Ip learns that Li Zhao, a former police officer and Ip's acquaintance, is now working as a translator for the Japanese. In response, Ip demands a match with ten Karatekas at once, and defeats them with ease. His skill arouses the interest of Miura, who seeks to learn more about Ip and see him fight again.
Movie Trailer
Ip Man Trailer
Movie Credit
Director: Wilson Yip
Writer: Edmond Wong (screenplay)
Stars: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam and Siu-Wong Fan
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