Shaolin Soccer:
Cast: Stephen Chow, Ng Man-tat, Zhao Wei, Kai-Man Tin
Director:Stephen Chow
Producer: Kwok-Fai Yeung
Languages: Chinese, Cantonese, Mandarin
Release Date:July 12, 2001
OTT Platform:Amazon Prime
About Hong Kong:
Hong Kong, although a part of China, enjoys special administrative privileges. Having been under British rule for nearly 150 years, Hong Kong emerged as a self-governing territory in 1997.
Since then, its residents have preferred to identify themselves as Hongkongers rather than Chinese. Over time, Hong Kong has developed significantly across various sectors, becoming a central hub for business.
While New York City is the most expensive city for expatriates globally, Hong Kong follows closely behind. Besides its financial prominence, Hong Kong and China are renowned for their rich martial arts heritage.
Numerous films have been made around this theme, and among the top 10 is “Shaolin Soccer.”
About the Film:
Stephen Chow not only stars in “Shaolin Soccer” but also serves as its writer and director. This sports comedy brilliantly combines kung fu with soccer (football), presenting an intriguing single-line
story: How would a soccer team fare if it played with kung fu techniques? The plot follows a weak soccer team as it confronts a formidable opponent and ultimately triumphs.
Unique Elements:
In many films, individual arts are showcased differently, but in “Shaolin Soccer,” art itself is the essence of the movie. Every scene adds significant value to the story, blending comedy and emotions seamlessly.
