True Legend (2010 Film)

True Legend, also known by the Chinese title Su Qi Er, is a 2010 martial arts film directed by Woo-ping Yuen and written by Chi-long To. Produced by Zhenyan Zhang and William Kong, the feature film was released in China on February 9, 2010, and in Hong Kong on February 11, 2010.

Plot

Set during the Qing Dynasty, the story follows So Chan, a wealthy martial arts master obsessed with Kung Fu. After falling victim to conspiracies, So Chan and his family lose their status, and he becomes a beggar. Through reflection and intensive training, he transforms his life, earns the title "King of Beggars," and emerges as a patriotic folk hero and martial arts legend.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including Man Cheuk Chiu as So Chan, Zhou Xun as Yuan Ying, Michelle Yeoh as Sister Yu, and Jay Chou as the God of Martial Arts. Additional cast members include Guo Xiaodong, Andy On, David Carradine, Gordon Liu, Vincent Zhao, and Jiang Luxia.

Festivals and Accolades

True Legend was screened at several international film events, including the Fantastic Fest and the Philadelphia Film Festival in 2010, as well as the Deauville Asian Film Festival and Fantasia Film Festival in 2011. At the 13th Deauville Asian Film Festival, the film received the Lotus Action Asia Grand Prix.