

Having defeated the best fighters of the Imperial Japanese army in occupied Shanghai, Ip Man and his family settle in post-war Hong Kong. Struggling to make a living, Master Ip opens a kung fu school to bring his celebrated art of Wing Chun to the troubled youth of Hong Kong. His growing reputation soon brings challenges from powerful enemies, including pre-eminent Hung Gar master, Hung Quan.
Stunts
Donnie Yen and Sammo Hung's table duel is pure Wing Chun poetry.
Acting
Sammo Hung brings unexpected gravitas to the rival master.
Direction
Wilson Yip makes colonial Hong Kong feel claustrophobic and alive.

Director
Wilson Yip
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sammo Hung choreographed his own fight scenes despite being 58 and recovering from heart surgery.
The film's portrayal of British colonial police brutality sparked controversy in Hong Kong, with some critics calling it nationalist propaganda.