 Category : EntertainmentPainted Faces (1988) (DVD) (Hong Kong Version)Price: USD14.99 In the 1960s, China Drama Academy, a Peking Opera school run by Yu Jim Yuen, was the childhood home and training grounds of many of Hong Kong's future action luminaries, including Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Corey Yuen and Yuen Wah. Directed by Alex Law ( An Autumn's Tale ), the 1988 Hong Kong classic Painted Faces is based on the true story of Yu Jim Yuen and his famous pupils. The film swept six awards at the 25th Golden Horse Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Stepping into the role of his teacher, Sammo Hung won Best Actor at the 8th Hong Kong Film Awards and the 33rd Asia Pacific Film Festival for his portrayal of the stern Master Yu, who persevered through tough conditions to teach acrobatics, martial arts and opera to the children left in his care. Under Master Yu's strict training, the young members of the Seven Little Fortunes troupe would grow up, take stage and eventually bring their talents to the film industry.Other products from YesAsia |