Details

Release year: 2008

Storyline

During the Japanese invasion of China, a wealthy martial artist is forced to leave his home when his city is occupied. With little means of providing for themselves, Ip Man and the remaining members of the city must find a way to survive.

Top credits

Directors

Wilson Yip

Writers

Cast

Donnie Yen — Ip Man
Simon Yam — Quan
Louis Fan — Jin
Ka-Tung Lam — Li

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Did you know

• Although it is not mentioned in the film, Grandmaster Yip Man was actually employed as a police officer during the Japanese invasion.

• Ip Man's eldest son, Ip Chun, his student Leo Au-yeung, and Changquan gold medalist To Yu-hang served as technical consultants for the film, providing advice on the film's story and martial arts choreography.

• As mentioned in the film, Ip Man's fighting style is Wing Chun. It is said to be created by two women, Ng Mui and Yim Wing Chun. According to legend, a warlord wanted to marry Yim Wing Chun, but she refused and instead challenged him to a duel. She came across Ng Mui, a Buddhist nun whom she asked for help. Together they created the art of Wing Chun, which the nun named after Yim Wing Chun. Wing Chun won the fight.