Ip Man (葉問)

Fo Shan's citizens were well off and practiced kung fu as a hobby.

Martial clubs became popular, turning Fo Shan into a province renowned for martial arts.

Martial Arts Street in Fo Shan, 1935.

Another competitor.

Okay, let's start practicing.

Come on, ready...

One...

Two...

One... two...

Sir, a Master Liu is looking for you.

May I know who you are?

I'm the patriarch of the Liu Fist Sect.

I just started a martial club in Fo Shan.

Congratulations!

I hear that Master Ip is a Wing Chun expert.

I'd love to practice with you today.

Can we do it some other day?

It's not convenient right now.

Since I'm already here,

let's just play around for a bit.

It's all private. No one else shall know who wins.

It's not a matter of winning. I'm having dinner.

In that case... I'll wait for you.

Master Liu.

Have you eaten yet?

Please join me.

You want one?

No, thanks.

Is the food all right tonight?

Very good indeed.

That's good.

Very quick.

Leave it, Uncle.

Master Liu.

Please!

Please!

Are you okay?

I'm fine...

Let's start again!

Okay, here I come.

Touch.

Touch.

All touch.

Thanks for being lenient, Master Liu.

Thanks for teaching me. I've learn a lot.

The pleasure was all mine.

Regarding this private duel, Master Ip...

I won't tell anyone. Don't worry.

Thanks so much. I'm totally grateful.

Goodbye.

Farewell.

So long.

Ip pushed Master Liu's whole body away.

Isn't "Move 1000 Catties with 4 Tails" Tai Chi?

I thought Master Ip practiced.

Anyway, he pushed him away with one hand.

Liu refused to admit de.

Ip kept chasing after him fiercely!

But Liu remained indignant after being hit.

He jumped at Ip like a hungry dog.

These tea leaves are pretty good and cheap.

Thank you.

Got to go. Farewell.

Goodbye. Goodbye, see you next time.

Who put these here, Uncle Ping?

Your brother.

I thought Liu was good but he's so bad at defence

and was beaten up like a pig-head.

He co-owns his dad's restaurant. He's always idle.

Ask that kid to serve the customers.

Good morning.

Brother Ip!

Morning, Master Ip.

Is Quan here yet?

He's waiting for you upstairs.

Been here long, Quan?

You're always late.

I'm busy.

Busy with what?

Drinking tea, eating, practicing.

What else?

This tea smells nice.

I'm talking about you.

Have you ordered yet?

I got something to discuss with you.

Let's eat first and then we'll talk.

This just came out of the oven! Try it...

Heard that you had a duel with Master Liu

and had beaten him quickly. Is that true?

Who told you that, Lin?

My brother.

Should've told me earlier. I'm his disciple now!

But you've been a disciple of every master.

Was the duel private, Brother Ip?

We have things to discuss. Leave us for now.

Then I won't disturb your private conversation.

Good!

Morning, Master! Morning.

Morning.

Master.

Heard that you were beaten by Ip Man.

Everyone in Fo Shan knows about it now.

Nonsense!

Yuan at the restaurant.

Everything is costly in Fo Shan these days.

So what?

That means the economy is good in Fo Shan.

Everybody can afford to spend money.

Is that so?

Clothing is the most important in our daily lives.

There will be lots of demand for future clothing.

I'll open a cotton mill to provide cotton for them.

I want you to be my partner.

I don't know anything about business.

But I do.

I'm not in need of money.

Who's Yuan? Show yourself!

I am.

You rascal. You ruined my reputation.

I must teach you a lesson!

Master...

He's my brother. Let's talk.

Calm down. Okay, Master?

Your brother? He ruined my reputation.

He said I was beaten by Ip Man.

What's gonna happen to my martial club?

Who will want to be my disciples?

Apologize!

I didn't do anything wrong. I told the truth!

You're bullshitting again! You... Master...

Master Ip is upstairs. Seek him out if you have guts!

What? Go!

Take it easy, Master...

Master...

Don't be angry, Master

I've been wronged, Master Ip.

Master...

Please tell everybody

you've defeated Master Liu in a duel.

Master Ip...

You got to clear my name.

You liar, why're you bothering Brother Ip?

I'm no liar

I saw the duel when I was picking up my kite.

Your kite was cut and fell into Brother Ip's house.

You saw the whole duel between the two masters.

Isn't that too much of a coincidence?

That's exactly what happened.

Even if it's true, you shouldn't have told everyone.

You're not supposed to admit to certain things.

What's wrong with admitting to the truth?

That might cause embarrassment for others.

What embarrassment? I don't know so much.

This is embarrassment!

You don't need to do that, Lin.

Why're you laughing? You think I'm invisible?

Captain... it's no big deal.

What no big deal?

Leave! Don't you leave!

Captain, it's no big deal.

I saw everything. I'm warning you...

I'll nab whoever that causes trouble on my turf.

I didn't cause any trouble.

Someone ruined my name. I'm here to claim justice.

What justice? I am justice.

You hooligans are fighting all the time.

What age are we in now.

Still talking about martial arts?

We're talking about arms and guns!

Guns. Got it?

You know, Captain Li...

We martial artists are energetic.

Sometimes we might be a bit too loud.

But that doesn't mean we're not civilized.

We're civilized folks. Please don't pull the gun.

Cut me some slack.

Lin, set a table for Captain Li. It's on me.

Yes... Captain Li, this way please.

What you looking at? Get lost.

Don't look. Don't look... Get out of the way!

Please.

Master Liu.

As you please.

Why so secretive?

I'm really not good at business.

Take this to set up the mill. Pay me back if you make a profit.

It'll be a while before I can repay you.

Take your time.

Another request: take my son as your disciple.

There're so many martial club masters. Ask them.

None of them is better than you.

We're similar.

Brother Ip.

Lin.

Brother Quan.

I learn some new moves. Practice with me.

You got so much time. You found your brother?

Let him be.

He'll come back once he spent all his money.

Let's try.