Film Archive to screen classic Wing Chun film “Warriors Two” (1978) (with photos)

"Warriors Two" tells the legendary story of Wing Chun master Leung Jan and his disciple "Money Changer Wah", who was also the master of another Wing Chun legend, Ip Man. The story takes place in Foshan, Guangdong. Chan Wah, nicknamed "Money Changer Wah," is pursued for his life after discovering a plot by a group of bandits to murder the town mayor. After narrowly surviving the attack, he becomes Leung's disciple to study Wing Chun. Following Leung's death in an ambush, Chan and his fellow, Fei Chun, played by Hung, engage in rigorous training to hone their Wing Chun skills and avenge their master.
 
The film is in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Tickets priced at $55 will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from September 27 (Friday). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme details, please visit the HKFA website (www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2024/two-warriors/pe-event-2024-two-warriors.html) or call 2739 2139.
 
     This screening is one of the programmes of the 4th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival. Hong Kong is the host city of the Festival for the first time, organising and coordinating over 260 performances, exhibitions and exchange activities to be held in the "9+2" cities in the Greater Bay Area. The festival aims to showcase the vibrant and diverse cultural richness of the region and foster cultural exchange and co-operation among the cities. For more information, please visit www.gbacxlo.gov.hk.