Iron & Silk
Time Out says
Actor/writer Salzman's autobiography provides the source material for this winning semi-documentary outsider's take on contemporary Chinese society. A youthful fan of kung-fu movies, Salzman travels to China, works as an English teacher and falls for student Vivian Wu, while also training with (real-life) martial arts guru Pan Qingfu. Although the film doesn't probe that deeply into the political arena, cultural differences certainly emerge as the enthusiastic protagonist embraces a way of life far removed from his Western upbringing.
Details
Release details
Duration:
92 mins
Cast and crew
Director:
Shirley Sun
Screenwriter:
Mark Salzman, Shirley Sun
Cast:
Mark Salzman
Pan Qingfu
Jeanette Lin Tsui
Vivian Wu
Sun Xudong
Zheng Guo
Pan Qingfu
Jeanette Lin Tsui
Vivian Wu
Sun Xudong
Zheng Guo