Dragons of the Orient
Dragons of the Orient

Dragons of the Orient

January 01, 1988 | 82 min

For martial arts enthusiasts and fans of Jet Li, Yang Ching, and Wang Chun, this historical filmography about the origins of Chinese martial arts, the legendary Shaolin Monastery, and modern kung fu will prove to be an irresistible treat. The documentary is told through two fictional characters, Instructor Wang and Hong Kong sports reporter Ms. Chin Chin, who chance to meet in a park. Ms. Chin Chin is writing a story about the history of martial arts and so Instructor Wang offers to help. Together they visit the Shaolin Monastery and view a weapons demonstration by the monks.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

王群

Naomi Scott

楊菁菁

Naomi Scott

李连杰

Naomi Scott

樊少皇

Naomi Scott

Lu Yan

Naomi Scott

Wang Jianjun

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