The Legend Is Born: Ip Man

The remarkable true story of the early life of Ip Man, the formidable kung fu genius who would become Bruce Lee's mentor; beginning at the start of his journey from his initial training through to the ultimate battle to become supreme master of the art of Wing Chun.

Cast

Dennis To Yu-Hang

as Ip Man

Huang Yi

as Cheung Wing-shing

Yuen Biao

as Ng Chung-so

Louis Fan Siu-Wong

as Ip Tin-chi

Rose Chan Ka-Wun

as Li Mei-wai

Ip Chun

as Leung Bik

Sammo Hung

as Chan Wah-Shun

Bernice Liu

as Kitano Yumi

Lam Suet

as Deputy Mayor Cheung Ho-Tin

Xu Jiao

as Young Li Mei-wai

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