Ip Man is a legend in the field of martial arts, best known for teaching Chinese actor and fight Bruce Lee. Born into a prosperous family in Foshan, Southern China, his enthusiasm for his art leads him to the well-known brothel, the Gold Pavilion, which becomes the spot where Gong Baosen renounces his title as Grandmaster in Northern China. Ip is challenged to a fight in order to usurp the Grandmaster title, though against Gong's daughter Gong Er, who is worthy to take up the title? Between the continued threats of Japanese occupation of China, Gong Baosen finds himself amidst a brutal betrayal leading Gong Er on a mission of vengeance. As both Ip's and Gong's personal toils wear on, their futures become uncertain - Ip's only goal is to become China's greatest grandmaster and to teach his disciples the magnificence of his life's passion.
'The Grandmaster' is a stunning semi-biographical film loosely based on the life of the famous martial arts tutor Ip Man. Directed by Wong Kar Wai ('In the Mood for Love', 'My Blueberry Nights', '2046') and co-written by Haofeng Xu ('Judge Archer', 'The Sword Identity') and Jingzhi Zou ('My Kingdom', 'Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles'), the movie has been in the making for three years. It is due to be released in China on January 8th 2013.
Starring: Ziyi Zhang, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Cung Le, Hye-kyo Song, Siu-Lung Leung, Chen Chang, Woo-ping Yuen, Meng Lo, Cheung-Yan Yuen, Jeana Ho, Benshan Zhao, Jin Zhang, Elvis Tsui