Descendant of the Sun
Watch TrailerCelebrated director Chu Yuan helms "Descendant Of The Sun", a Superman meets Hercules a la old style martial art film. Derek Yee is a magic solar baby sent Earthbound by a benevolent god, raised by an old carpenter, has martial art superpowers and "green kryptonite" loses them during solar eclipses. That's when the evil baby counterpart shows up. Demon-paced martial arts action by Jackie Chan's kung-fu classmates Yuan Pin and Yuen Hua compliments Toho Studio style special optical effects.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 日劫 |
| Year | 1983 |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Director | Chor Yuen |
| Runtime | 84 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.9/10 (5 votes) |
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Descendant of the Sun is an acquired taste at 4.9/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1983. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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