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Once Upon a Time in China

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1991 · 134 min Action Drama
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

In late 19th-century Canton, legendary hero Wong Fei-Hung battles foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee returns from America totally westernised, Wong assumes the role of protector. This proves difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local governments. As violence escalates, even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?

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Original Title 黃飛鴻
Year 1991
Country Hong Kong
Genre Action, Drama
Director Tsui Hark
Runtime 134 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (477 votes)

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Momentum is sustained from first scene to last. The director knows how to give the viewer breathing room without losing tension — and that's valuable in the genre.

Watches in one breath. Plot logic is secondary — what matters here is movement and rhythm, and that's all in order.

For genre fans — essential viewing. For those looking for something deeper — possibly not the film.

Director: Tsui Hark

— MovieFinder Editorial

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