Kid from Kwangtung

Name: Kid from Kwangtung
Director: Hsu Hsia
Genre: Action
Released: 1982-01-01
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Wong Yu, Richard Yuen Tak, Yen Shi-Kwan, Hwang Jang-Lee, Kwan Fung

1982Dir. Hsu Hsia1h 34m

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Runtime1h 34m

Released1982

DirectorHsu Hsia

About This Movie

Kid from Kwangtung has this raw energy that’s hard to pin down. You’ve got Wang Yu as the young rascal, just trying to navigate this chaotic world of martial arts. The fight choreography, crafted by Hsu Hsia and his crew, is punchy and frenetic. The pacing just zips along, keeping you engaged even if the narrative feels a bit loose at times. What’s really something is the dynamic between the seasoned Jen Shih-kuan and the dynamic Huang Cheng-li; their performances feel grounded and authentic amidst all the action. It’s not just about the fights—there’s this sense of youth and rebellion woven through, making it a fun watch. You can see the ambition of a novice director trying to carve out a space in the kung-fu genre.

Raw energy and frenetic pacingStrong performances by Jen Shih-kuan and Huang Cheng-liInteresting take on youth and rebellion themes