Fearless

Drama, Action, Martial Arts
Asia  /  English

In Huo Yuan Jia, Chinese martial arts legend Huo Yuanjia (Jet Li) must overcome personal adversity and tradegy to become one of the most famous figures in Chinese history. The story begins with Huo Yuanjia as a young boy learning martial arts from his famous father. His father teaches him very important lessons as he grows up that will influence his later actions. As he grows up and his abilities allow him to become an elite fighter, Huo wins numerous fights in his city, and his story begins to spread through the countryside. However, his ego and stubborness also become stronger as he fights match after match. After a particular vicious bout with another rival group's martial arts master, one of the members of the rival group bestows personal tragedy upon Huo's family. Huo, driven my anger and saddness, almost commits a horrific sin before he runs off into the countryside. After collapsing in a river, a village rescues Huo and revitalizes him. Huo discovers the true meaning of his talents and learns the merits of sportsmanship. After living in the village for several years, Huo decides he must return to his former life and leaves the village. His return home is quite shocking since everything has changed and must of his old friends and family have moved on. Huo eventually decides to establish the Jingwu Sports Federation to teach martial arts. However, the dubious leaders of the Foreign Chamber of Commerce decide to arrange a fighting tournament that pits Huo against four other fighters in an attempt to hurt his prestige. The four fighters selected actually represent the four major foreign powers influencing China at the time. Huo fights a British boxer, a Spanish sword fighter, a Beligian solider, and a Japenese martial artist. However, the leaders of the chamber of commerce decide to take actions into their own hands, and the Chinese would never forget that day.