The film follows Su Can (Vincent Zhao), a virtuous general and martial artist betrayed by his adoptive brother Yuan Lie (Andy On). After losing his title, family, and physical ability, Su Can falls into alcoholism before being trained in Drunken Fist by a mysterious hermit (Gordon Liu). The narrative arc mirrors classical hero myths: fall from grace, descent into chaos, ritual death/rebirth, and final mastery.
Myth, Martial Arts, and Morality: Deconstructing Yuen Woo-ping’s ‘True Legend’ true legend movie
Just rewatched . 🥋🔥