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Tai Chi Zero

Tai Chi Zero

See the extraordinary life of founder of the Yang style Tai Chi.

2012 1h 40mActionDrama

In legendary Chen Village, everyone is a martial arts master, using their powerful Chen Style Tai Chi in all aspects of their lives. Lu Chan has arrived to train, but the villagers are forbidden to teach Chen Style to outsiders, and do their best to discourage him by challenging him to a series of fights. Everyone, from strong men to young children, defeats him using their Tai Chi moves. But when a man from the village's past returns with a frightening steampowered machine and plans to build a railroad through the village at any costs, the villagers realize they may have no choice but to put their faith in Lu Chan... who has a secret power of his own.

3.0/5

TMDB score· 134 votes

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In legendary Chen Village, everyone is a martial arts master, using their powerful Chen Style Tai Chi in all aspects of their lives. Lu Chan has arrived to train, but the villagers are forbidden to teach Chen Style to outsiders, and do their best to discourage him by challenging him to a series of fights. Everyone, from strong men to young children, defeats him using their Tai Chi moves. But when a man from the village's past returns with a frightening steampowered machine and plans to build a railroad through the village at any costs, the villagers realize they may have no choice but to put their faith in Lu Chan... who has a secret power of his own.

The vibe

martial artssteampunkchinese

Behind it

Stephen FungStephen FungDirectorChen KuofuChen KuofuStoryCheng Hsiao-TseCheng Hsiao-TseScreenplayZhang JialuZhang JialuScreenplayKatsunori IshidaComposerDu JieDu JieCinematography

Cast

Jayden YuanJayden YuanThe Freak
Fung Hak-OnFung Hak-OnLao Zhao
Stephen FungStephen FungNan
Shu QiShu QiMother Yang
Andrew Lau Wai-KeungAndrew Lau Wai-KeungFather Yang
Bruce Leung Siu-LungBruce Leung Siu-LungDong
AngelaBabyAngelaBabyChen Yu Niang
Eddie Peng Yu-YanEddie Peng Yu-YanFang Zi Jing
Dillon Wu DiDillon Wu DiChen You Zhi
Chen SichengChen SichengChen Geng Yun
Stanley Fung Shui-FanStanley Fung Shui-FanGrand Uncle
Xiong NaijinXiong NaijinChen Geng Yun's Wife
Tony Leung Ka-faiTony Leung Ka-faiChen Chang Xing / Laborer
Ying DaYing DaGovernor
Mandy LieuMandy LieuClaire Heathrow
Xiong XinxinXiong XinxinUncle Qin
Wei Ai-XuanZhao Di
Jade XuJade XuSister Mahjong

Director

Stephen Fung

Writers

Chen Kuofu, Cheng Hsiao-Tse, Zhang Jialu

Release date

27 Sept 2012

Runtime

1h 40m

Box office

$1.3M

Studio

Huayi Brothers Pictures, Diversion Pictures

Language

English, Mandarin

Country

China

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Tai Chi Collection

Tai Chi Collection

Tai Chi Zero

In legendary Chen Village, everyone is a martial arts master, using their powerful Chen Style Tai Chi in all aspects of their lives. Lu Chan has arrived to train, but the villagers are forbidden to teach Chen Style to outsiders, and do their best to discourage him by challenging him to a series of fights. Everyone, from strong men to young children, defeats him using their Tai Chi moves. But when a man from the village's past returns with a frightening steampowered machine and plans to build a railroad through the village at any costs, the villagers realize they may have no choice but to put their faith in Lu Chan... who has a secret power of his own.

3.0

Tai Chi Zero

2012

Tai Chi Hero

Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the man who founded in the 19th century what has now become the most popular Tai Chi style in the world. The second instalment of the "Tai Chi" trilogy continues the journey of Yang Luchan, a gifted child with a fleshy growth on his forehead who helped save a village from a frightening army of steampunk soldiers bearing strange machines with the knowledge of Tai Chi that they entrusted him with.

3.0

Tai Chi Hero

2012

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