Kung Fu Lion (2023) [N/A]

Featuring:
Tyrell Williams, Haye Lee, Kar-Yung Lau

Directed by:
Froukje Tan


Release Date:
February 16, 2023

Original Title:
Kung Fu Leeuw

Genres:
Drama

Production Countries:
Netherlands

Ratings / Certifications:
NL: 9|6 

Runtime: 85

14-year-old Jimmy (played by Tyrell Williams) practices kung fu. For the lion dance, which is performed out on the streets, he is determined to hold the head of the lion. But when his teacher, the sifu, announces the new crew, his dream comes crashing down. He has to make do with the tail end, while the talented newcomer Li JiƩ (Haye Lee) is given the coveted place. Jimmy does all he can to become number one and earn his place up front with the head. But this means he has to defeat a number of annoying bullies, convince the sifu of his qualities and, especially, overcome himself.

The 14-year-old Jimmy is a fanatic, strong and one of his school's best Kung Fu students. As the roster of the new lion dance team is put together, Jimmy sees his dream of dancing in the lion's head disintegrated. His Sifu (teache...

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Director:
Froukje Tan

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