Su Can’s life is upended when he travels to the capital for his martial arts exams. He is framed for a drug-related crime, leading to the utter destruction of his family’s status and wealth.
Despite its mixed reviews, the film continues a popular tradition in Chinese cinema: the redemption arc of a broken hero. By centering on Su Can, it taps into the same historical folklore found in other popular works like Master of the Drunken Fist: Beggar So on Rotten Tomatoes and the various depictions of the . Drunken Fist (2021) - IMDb
The 2021 film (also known as Drunken Master or The Kung Fu Master ) is a modern entry in the storied lineage of Chinese martial arts cinema, directed by Yinghua Fang . While it shares its name with the legendary Jackie Chan classic, this 2021 iteration focuses on the origins of the folk hero Su Can , better known as Beggar So. Plot and Themes