For filmgoers and festival attendees in the U.K., it’s certainly a matter of mere days before the premiere of writer and director Teddy Chen‘s new martial arts action thriller, Kung Fu Jungle, while fans in Hong Kong and China anxiously await its release at home. Of course, official critiques of the film may come as early as next week, although the film is already serving up a dish of hard-hitting expectations with great trailers, crisp photos and behind-the-scenes glimpses of Chen and leading man of action, actor Donnie Yen on set.
Hahou (Donnie Yen) is a former martial arts instructor, imprisoned after accidentally slaying an opponent. When vicious killer Fung (Wang Baoqiang) starts targeting the reigning kung fu masters, Hahou offers to help the police catch him in return for his freedom. Despite her misgivings, the police inspector (Charlie Young) arranges his release, but when Hahou disappears she suspects him of conspiring with the killer. The shrewd Hahou has deduced the killer’s objective and realises that he will himself become Fung’s target, putting all those around him at risk. He refuses to be drawn into a fight with Fung, however when the killer threatens the woman he loves (Michelle Bai), Hahou ultimately realises that he will have to go against the martial code in order to uphold it.
