# The Grandmaster (2013)

> A masterful but melancholic martial arts epic in which Ip Man and Gong Er carry rival lineages through war, loss, and a changing China.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/29560

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, History
- Director: Wong Kar-Wai
- Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Zhao Benshan, Xiao Shenyang, Song Hye-kyo, Wang Qingxiang, Max Zhang
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1462900/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: elegiac, philosophical, wistful, martial arts movie night, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A master of martial arts faces the turmoil of war and personal loss in his quest for honor.

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