Once Upon a Time in China
Directed by Tsui Hark
Starring Jet Li, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Wu Ma, Yau Gin-Gwok
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Sad / lowIn 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?
- Original title
- 黃飛鴻
- Original language
- cn
- Screenplay
- Elsa Tang Bik-Yin, Tsui Hark, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming
- Cast
- Yau Gin-Gwok
Updated July 22, 2026
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Once Upon a Time in China is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, WeTV.
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