Ip Man

The “Ip Man” film series is a Hong Kong martial arts franchise that follows the life of Wing Chun grandmaster Yip Man (played by Donnie Yen). Ip Man (2008) tells his story during the Japanese occupation of China. In Ip Man 2 (2010), he moves to Hong Kong and faces other martial arts masters and a foreign boxer. Ip Man 3 (2015) depicts his new challenges in Hong Kong and his relationship with his wife. Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019) portrays his journey to the United States and his conflicts there. The series has been acclaimed for its masterful fight choreography and Donnie Yen’s performance.