Martial arts period drama 100 Yards has been acquired by Well Go USA. The film will release in 2024 following its festival run, which includes an upcoming centerpiece premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall.
100 Yards previously screened in Shanghai back in June. Set in 1920s Tianjin, northern China, the film stars Jacky Heung and Andy On, and tells of the son of a martial arts master and his most talented apprentice, and their fight to take over a prominent martial arts academy. As the story goes, rather than obey the rule of settling disputes behind closed doors, they take their fight to the street.
Also starring are Bea Hayden Kuo, Tang Shiyi and Li Yuan, and also marks a reunion with martial arts choreographer Duncan Leung and The Grandmaster co-writer Xu Haofeng, who co-directs the new period martial arts flick with Xu Junfeng.
“100 Yards masterfully captures the spirit of beloved classic martial arts films,” said Doris Pfardrescher, president and CEO at Well Go USA, who negotiated the deal.
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Toronto International Film Festival also unveiled a first look at the film with a new subtitled and branded festival trailer ahead of its North American debut and U.S. release. Take a look!
