Dragon Tiger Gate

Dragon Tiger Gate

Year: 2006

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: Cantonese

Director: Wilson Yip

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Three young martial arts masters emerge from the back streets of Hong Kong to help the powerless fight injustice.

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1

Origins of Dragon and Tiger

Two brothers, Dragon and Tiger, are born within the Dragon Tiger Gate lineage, each from a different mother. Dragon receives half of a jade amulet from his mother and is told that Tiger holds the other half. After their mother dies in a fire, Dragon is taken in by the Triad boss Ma Kun, while Tiger is raised by Master Xian Lung Wong.

childhood Dragon Tiger Gate
2

Ma Kun's Shadow over Dragon

Dragon grows up as Ma Kun's bodyguard, tying his fate to the Luocha Cult that dominates Hong Kong's drug trade. The cult's influence casts a shadow over the academy and its students. Dragon remains loyal to Ma Kun despite the rising danger.

years later Ma Kun's base, Hong Kong
3

Tiger's Upbringing

Tiger is raised by his elder uncle, Master Xian Lung Wong, after his parents disappear. He trains under his uncle and longs to join Dragon Tiger Gate. The looming Luocha threat casts a shadow over his early life.

years later Tiger's home with Master Wong
4

Restaurant Clash over the Luocha Plaque

During a restaurant gathering, Tiger and friends clash with Ma Kun's men as they receive the Luocha Plaque. Tiger interrupts the meeting, triggering a brawl. Dragon appears and fights Tiger, not recognizing him as his half-brother, underscoring the tension between family ties and loyalty to Ma Kun.

Evening Restaurant
5

Reclaiming the Plaque and Revelation

That night Dragon confronts Tiger at a Japanese restaurant to reclaim the Luocha Plaque. Scaly drugs the combatants, turning the fight chaotic. Dragon defeats Scaly's group and, after their clash, Tiger discovers that Dragon holds the other half of the jade amulet, revealing their half-brother bond.

Night Japanese restaurant
6

Turbo Seeks Admittance

Turbo Shek seeks entry to Dragon Tiger Gate, driven by ambition. Master Wong refuses at first. A sparring match follows, and Turbo is defeated, humbled, and finally accepted as a student after showing resolve.

shortly after Dragon Tiger Gate
7

Ma Kun's Retirement and the Double Devils

Ma Kun hands back the Luocha Plaque and contemplates retirement, with Dragon and Ma Xiaoling by his side. Shibumi counters by sending the Double Devils to kill Ma Kun. Rosa lures Dragon away, Ma Kun is slain by the henchmen, and Dragon defeats the Double Devils to avenge him, leaving Ma Xiaoling in Tiger's care while Dragon collapses wounded, comforted by a vision of his mother and the jade pendant.

aftermath Grassland
8

Shibumi's Challenge at Dragon Tiger Gate

Shibumi arrives at Dragon Tiger Gate to issue a challenge in Dragon's absence. Master Wong, Tiger, and Turbo fight but are outmatched. Master Wong is killed defending the gate, and Shibumi spares Tiger and Turbo, prompting Ma Xiaoling to seek help from Master Qi.

during the challenge Dragon Tiger Gate
9

Escape to Mount Baiyun and Master Qi

Ma Xiaoling leads Tiger and Turbo to Mount Baiyun to seek Master Qi's aid, realizing they can't face Shibumi alone. Dragon senses Master Wong's passing and hurries back to find the gate demolished and his allies in danger. Tiger and Turbo begin preparations under Master Qi's guidance.

after Master Wong's death Mount Baiyun
10

Master Qi's Training

Master Qi heals the wounded Tiger and Turbo and trains them for the final battle with Shibumi, while Dragon trains independently, recalling Xiaoling and refining his techniques. They learn new moves, including the Spinning Lightning Dragon Kick and the Invulnerable Golden Bell.

post-rescue Mount Baiyun
11

Final Assault on Shibumi

Tiger and Turbo storm Shibumi's Black Pagoda and demonstrate their improved skills, challenging Shibumi and earning a grudging respect. Dragon returns to the scene to lure Shibumi away from his injured brothers and prepare for the decisive duel.

final confrontation Black Pagoda
12

Dragon's Victory and Legacy

Dragon defeats Shibumi with his Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, ending his drug empire. He reunites with Tiger and Leopard (Turbo) at Dragon Tiger Gate to carry on Master Wong's legacy and safeguard the academy.

after the battle Dragon Tiger Gate

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 20:06

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