When word first began to circulate about a new Chinese drama that would reunite Hong Kong action legends Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao on screen for the first time in what seems like forever I began to drool ever so slightly. They're legends for a reason and it's been far too long since we've had the chance to see them square off. The project was Wing Chun, a forty episode Chinese television drama with Nic Tse in the lead. Here's the synopsis:
Yuen Biao is martial arts master Liang Zan, the same role he played in the The Prodigal Son, but he who was once young and rash is now a respected master and physician, not to mention the father of two sons. Liang Zan must pass on his kung fu to the next generation, but his son Liang Bi (Nicholas Tse) is reckless, aimless, and irresponsible, much like him in his youth. Growing up in the chaos of early 1900s China, Liang Bi encounters countless troubles and trials, romance (with Hong Kong actress Rain Li), and a certain playful white-haired kung fu master (Sammo Hung), who teaches him the art of Wing Chun.
The drooling turned to disappointment when the Hong Kong DVD release came without English subtitles but Tai Seng have just announced a US set with subtitles present. Nummy. We've even got a trailer for you.