Champions

A scrappy, good-natured underdog story that mixes earnest patriotism with lively street-level martial arts spectacle.

Directed by

Tsui Siu-Ming

Genres

Drama, Action

Starring

Dicky Cheung Wai-Kin, Xie Miao, Priscilla Wong

Overview

Set in 1930s China, the film details the trials of a group of athletes who desire to compete in the Olympic Games. There’s a snag, however. The full amount required to send them abroad for the games is 600,000 dollars, and the government is only sponsoring half. It falls to the athletes to raise the rest themselves, and they start by saving every last penny they earn. They also attempt to raise the money through a variety of fund-raising activities, including street performances, networking for donations, and probably a bake sale, too. After deciding to fund their own way to the games, the athletes take to the streets to perform all manner of athletic demonstrations and martial arts moves in an energetic and impromptu street fair.

How it feels

Earnest, uplifting and warm. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Ambition, survival, friendship, justice

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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