True Legend

True Legend

Year: 2011

Runtime: 115 min

Language: Chinese

Director: Woo-ping Yuen

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In this pulse-pounding epic, legendary filmmaker Yuen Woo Ping delivers a thrilling tale of vendetta and valor. When Yuan's brutal return from war shatters Su Can's peaceful existence, he must draw upon an ancient, untested style - the Drunken Fist - to confront his vengeful sibling in a battle for ultimate supremacy.

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Timeline – True Legend (2011)
Trace every key event in True Legend (2011) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

The Military Campaign Begins

Su Can, a skilled general, starts a military campaign to rescue a captured prince from a formidable mountain stronghold. This campaign showcases Su's bravery and commitment to his duties, setting the stage for his relationship with the prince.

Mountain Stronghold
2

The Prince’s Vow

After Su successfully rescues the prince, he is rewarded with a promise that the prince will make him the governor of Hubei. Su's achievements are acknowledged, but his stepbrother Yuan’s envy of his success begins to fester.

3

Su's Aspirations

Despite being offered the governor position, Su chooses to pass it to Yuan and dreams of leaving the military. He aspires to master wushu and establish his own school, symbolizing his desire for peace and personal growth.

4

Five Years Later

Fast forwarding five years, Su is now living a peaceful life with his wife Ying and their child Feng. However, disturbing news of Yuan’s return, motivated by past resentments, looms over the family.

Five Years Later Su's Home
5

The Family Reunion

A festive gathering takes place as Yuan returns, reuniting with Su, Ying, and Feng. Tension rises when Su’s father, aware of Yuan’s vengeful nature, pleads for Yuan to spare Su's family while seeking retribution.

Su's Home
6

Tragedy Strikes

In a shocking turn of events, Yuan kills Su’s father using the Five Venom Fists. This brutal act reveals Yuan's dark intentions to claim his sister Ying and her child, sealing a path of vengeance and tragedy.

Su's Home
7

The Ambush

Upon discovering his father's death, Su races to the scene but is ambushed by Yuan's allies, the Iron Twins. A desperate chase ensues, culminating in a dramatic confrontation at Yuan’s shrine.

Yuan's Shrine
8

The Duel

A fierce duel breaks out between Su and Yuan, with Yuan utilizing reinforced armor. Despite Su's skills, he suffers a poisonous blow that leaves him incapacitated, while Feng's plea temporarily saves his life.

Yuan's Palace
9

Ying's Sacrifice

In a heartbreaking moment, Ying jumps into turbulent waters to save Su, showcasing her love and bravery. This act leaves Yuan tormented by the loss of his sister, while Su faces new depths of despair.

Turbulent Waters
10

Recovery in the Forest

Su regains consciousness in a secluded forest, nursed back to health by Ying and Sister Yu, a herbalist. However, the severe injury to his arm weighs heavily on him, leading him down a self-destructive path.

Secluded Forest
11

Training Under Mentors

Determined to rescue Feng, Su dedicates years to mastering wushu under the guidance of the Wu Shu God and an ancient sage. However, he struggles against his own demons and feels lost in the process.

12

Ying's Departure

Ying grows increasingly concerned for Su's mental state as he becomes consumed by delusions rooted in his training. With heavy hearts, they part ways as Ying seeks to rescue Feng on her own, realizing Su’s declining sanity.

13

Confronting Yuan

In an intense fight against Yuan’s guards, Su finally confronts his stepbrother. Their battle culminates in a desperate struggle, but Su is consumed by madness before delivering the fatal blow to Yuan.

Yuan's Training Chamber
14

Descent into Grief

After defeating Yuan, Su arrives too late to save Ying, who succumbs to a suffocating fate. This loss plunges him into an abyss of grief, further unraveling his sanity and his bond with Feng.

Yuan's Palace
15

A Path to Redemption

Years later, Su wanders the streets in a state of despair, but a chance encounter with the Wu Shu God helps him regain clarity. Ma, recognizing Su, offers to protect Feng, leading them to a climactic showdown in the arena.

Years Later Arena

Last Updated: November 08, 2024 at 03:04

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