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The Paper Tigers

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Available until

Aug 08, 2022

Available in

United States of America, Canada

Brought to you by

Well Go USA Entertainment

About the film

Jim, Hing, and Danny used to be best friends and kung-fu prodigies –– now, they’re middle-aged, washed up, and estranged. But when they discover their former master has been killed, the trio reunites in order to avenge his death. Quoc Bao Tran’s acclaimed directorial debut is a loving riff on the martial arts genre, action-packed with well-choreographed fight scenes and delightful humor.

Genre

Comedy

Runtime

1h 48m

Released

2020

Director

Quoc Bao Tran

Awards & recognition

Boston Asian American Film Festival 2020

Winner Audience Award Best Narrative Film

Seattle Asian American Film Festival 2021

Winner Grand Jury Prize Best Feature Film

VC FilmFest - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2020

Winner Special Jury Award Best Editing

What people are saying

life lessons are most often learned during the movie’s action scenes, which all have a satisfying mini-narrative, and even a few surprising twists

Simon Abrams

Rogerebert.com

This is a real solid Kung Fu butt-kicker, except that it's funny in that Karate Kid and Rumble in the Bronx kind of way.

Tim Cogshell

Film Week

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