Baji Quan
“Discover the beautiful brutality of China’s most explosive Kung Fu style”
Synopsis
NOWNESS China has released a new series of films focusing on traditional Chinese culture as defined by a new generation of young people. Young Masters: Baji Quan is the first episode and focuses on a 23-year-old man from Hebei province who is a stalwart practitioner of Baji Quan—a traditional Chinese fighting style known for its graceful stillness and sudden moments of targeted and ferocious violence. Director Haonan Shen traveled to the Mengcun Baji Quan International Training Center to profile Wu Hao whose paternal ancestor Wu Zhong (1712–1802) was the first recorded Baji Quan teacher. In this evocative portrait of a young man’s passion for sharing his family’s rich heritage, we get up close and personal with the violent elbow strikes, staff jabs, fierce rising and firm falling stances that characterize the martial art.
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shen Haonan
- Original Title
- Baji Quan
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Nowness
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shen Haonan
Department Leadership Roster
Shen Haonan
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Baji Quan.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baji Quan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baji Quan about?
NOWNESS China has released a new series of films focusing on traditional Chinese culture as defined by a new generation of young people. Young Masters: Baji Quan is the first episode and focuses on a 23-year-old man from Hebei province who is a stalwart practitioner of Baji Quan—a traditional Chinese fighting style known for its graceful stillness and sudden moments of targeted and ferocious violence. Director Haonan Shen traveled to the Mengcun Baji Quan International Training Center to profile Wu Hao whose paternal ancestor Wu Zhong (1712–1802) was the first recorded Baji Quan teacher. In this evocative portrait of a young man’s passion for sharing his family’s rich heritage, we get up close and personal with the violent elbow strikes, staff jabs, fierce rising and firm falling stances that characterize the martial art.
Who directed Baji Quan?
Baji Quan was directed by Shen Haonan.
Who stars in Baji Quan?
The principal cast of Baji Quan includes Not specified.
When was Baji Quan released and how long is it?
Baji Quan was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 4m.