The King of the Streets
Director: Zhong Lei, Yue Song
Actors: Kang En, Becki Li, Changhai Li
PlotIn an urban landscape dominated by crime and violence, a once-promising fighter named Feng finds himself at rock bottom after a tragic personal loss. Consumed by anger and despair, he lives as a vagrant, picking fights on the streets to vent his inner turmoil. One night, during a particularly brutal brawl, Feng crosses paths with a woman named Xia, who witnesses his raw talent and sees beyond his hardened exterior. Xia offers him a second chance, inviting him to join her community center where young people are trained in martial arts as a means to build discipline and self-respect. Reluctantly, Feng accepts, hoping to find solace and redemption.
At the community center, Feng begins to bond with the students and regain a sense of purpose. However, he soon discovers that his newfound peace is threatened by a gang that extorts the center and its people. Realizing that he can't run from his past or his potential for good, Feng decides to stand up against the gang, using everything he's learned to protect those he has come to care for. This moral and physical struggle forces him to confront his inner demons and choices, setting the stage for an epic showdown that will determine the fate of both his soul and the community he now calls home.
Writers: Shen Cheng, Yue Song
Release Date: 27 Jul 2012
Runtime: 88 min
Rating: TV-MA
Country: China
Language: Mandarin
Home Video Reviews
The King of the Streets offers impressive fight scenes marred by an amateurish plot and direction, with a decent video transfer and a lively audio mix.
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