Wing Chun (1994): Cast & Plot
Wing Chun is a 1994 comedy drama directed by Yuen Woo-Ping, starring Michelle Yeoh as Yim Wing Chun, Jin Mao-Heng and Norman Tsui Siu-Keung. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Yuen Woo-Ping
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Wo Ping Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wing Chun About?
The premise of Wing Chun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Wing Chun, a talented martial-arts fighter, takes on bandits and horse thieves in a whimsical adventure that balances humor with high-octane action. Along the way she confronts men who can’t accept a strong, independent woman, forcing her to teach them repeated lessons until they finally acknowledge her extraordinary skill.
Wing Chun Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- martial arts
- woman fights a man
- wing chun
- battle
- cult film
- hapkido
- wu shu
- kung fu classic
- kung fu fighting
- kung fu master
- fight
- stick fight
+33 more Show fewer
- bo staff
- female martial artist
- girl power
- female warrior
- martial artist
- martial arts master
- showdown
- male female relationship
- dojo
- combat
- hand to hand combat
- disarming someone
- karate
- sword
- karate chop
- karate kick
- katana sword
- dual wield
- duel
- sword fight
- sword duel
- stylized violence
- violence
- fistfight
- brawl
- chop socky
- warrior
- tough girl
- tough guy
- heroine
- action heroine
- wooden dummy
- kung fu
Wing Chun Cast & Characters
Michelle Yeoh leads the cast as Yim Wing Chun, with Jin Mao-Heng as Yim Wing Chow and Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Flying Chimpanze. Directed by Yuen Woo-Ping; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yuen Woo-Ping
-
Michelle Yeoh as Yim Wing Chun - Jin Mao-Heng as Yim Wing Chow
- Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Flying Chimpanze
- Chui A-Fai as Flying Monkey
Also Starring in Wing Chun
· 17 more- Catherine Hung Yan Charmy
- Donnie Yen Leung Pok To
- Cheng Pei-Pei Ng Mui
- Kingdom Yuen King-Tan Abacus Fong
- Waise Lee Chi-Hung Scholar Wong
- Lam Foo-Wai Bandit
- Apollo Yu Scout
- Yang Yang Little Nun
- Zhang Yang County Official
- Chen Zhihui Southern Kung Fu Master
- Shu Yaoxuan Charmy's Husband
- Xu Xiangdong Master Wong
- Zhao Yi Attendant
- Li Xiao-Zhou Bandit Leader
- Liu Zhongyuan Wizard
- Guo Jiaqing Chun's Father
Show all 21 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Zhang Yu-Ting Chun's Brother-in-Law
More from Yuen Woo-Ping
More films directed by Yuen Woo-Ping: The Tai Chi Master, Fire Dragon, Tai-Chi Master and Heroes Among Heroes.
Wing Chun Plot Summary
What happens in Wing Chun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wing-chun, a determined young woman who runs a humble tofu shop in a remote mountain village with her father, sister, and aunt, hides a fierce secret: after she was nearly forced into an arranged marriage in her youth, she dedicated herself to mastering kung fu. Her sharpened skills help her stand up to predatory men who crave her beauty, but they also push away many suitors, much to her father’s dismay. She becomes the village’s lone protector, taking on the local bandits who threaten the peace.
Full summary
The whole story of Wing Chun, scene by scene
Wing Chun Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wing Chun.
How Well Do You Know Wing Chun?
11 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 11
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
- Question 11: not answered
What is the name of Wing‑chun’s childhood sweetheart who returns after years of training?
Seen Wing Chun?
Movies Like Wing Chun
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Descendant Of Wing Chun, Ip Man and The Winged Tiger.
-
The Descendant Of Wing Chun 1978 -
Ip Man 2008 -
The Winged Tiger 1970 -
Roving Heroes 1980 -
Flying Masters of Kung Fu 1979 -
Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire 1979 -
Tai-Chi Master 1993 -
Flying Dagger 1993 -
Stranger from Shaolin 1977 -
Warriors Two 1978 -
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2000 -
The Guy with the Secret Kung Fu 1980
Wing Chun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Wing Chun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wing Chun?
Wing Chun runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Wing Chun released?
Wing Chun was released on March 24, 1994.
Who directed Wing Chun?
Wing Chun was directed by Yuen Woo-Ping.
More films by Yuen Woo-Ping Who is in the cast of Wing Chun?
Wing Chun stars Michelle Yeoh as Yim Wing Chun, Jin Mao-Heng as Yim Wing Chow and Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Flying Chimpanze, among 21 credited actors.
Does Wing Chun have a post-credit scene?
No. Wing Chun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Wing Chun in?
The original language of Wing Chun is Cantonese.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
