Chen Chen returns to his former school in Shanghai when he learns that his beloved instructor has been murdered. While investigating the man's death, Chen discovers that a rival Japanese school is operating a drug smuggling ring. To avenge his master’s death, Chen takes on both Chinese and Japanese assassins… and even a towering Russian.
Lo Wei
Director
Lo Wei
Director
Bruce Lee
Chen Zhen
Nora Miao
Yuan Le-erh
Maria Yi
Yen
James Tien Chun
Fan Chun-hsia
Tien Feng
Fan
Huang Tsung-Hsun
Tien
Han Ying-Chieh
Feng Kwai-sher
Wei Ping-ao
Interpreter Wu
Lo Wei
Inspector Lo
Li Kun
Hsu
Tony Liu
Chin
While it is more than established that Halston’s life is far from a fairytale, the narrative suffers as a result of the decision to revolve more around sex and drugs than his artistry, it likely does a disservice to his cultural impact by pulling focus from his achievements.
This powerful story shines with poetic animation, an exploration of deeper truths, and the protagonist's complex search for identity.
'Midnight at the Paradise' premieres tomorrow at Toronto's Paradise Theatre! I had the pleasure to sit down with Vanessa Matsui to discuss the making of this film.