Dance of the Dragon (Action Love Story / Completed)

Determined to become a ballroom dancer, country boy KWAN farewells his disapproving father and journeys to a renowned studio in Singapore to train under his idol EMI, a former champion.

A fish out of water, Kwan struggles to survive in the big city, and having taught himself to dance solely from instructional videos he’s the worst student at the studio. Emi however recognizes his passion and hidden talent. When the other students shun Kwan as a partner for the looming ballroom dancing championships, Emi steps in and romance blossoms.

However, Emi’s ex boyfriend CHENG, the reigning kung fu champion, refuses to let her go and fuelled by jealousy forces Kwan to accept a challenge, a show down of furious martial arts routines, with the loser leaving town, and Emi for good.

A heart warming, triumphant underdog tale in the tradition of BILLY ELLIOT, STRICTLY BALLROOM and the KARATE KID.

Cast: Jang Hyuk, Fann Wong, Jason Scott Lee (Credits may not be contractual)

Writer / Directors: Max Mannix, John Radel

Producers: Bernard Yee, Ken Isaacs

Executive Producers: Pierre Andurand, Gary Hamilton, Ying Ye, Robin Leong

Production Company: Easternlight Films

West Hollywood International Film Festival (2008):

- Best Festival Movie

- Best Cinematography

- Best Director (John Radel)

- Best Actor (Jang Hyuk)

- Best Actress (Fann Wong)

- Best Supporting Actress (Young Mi-Lee)

- Best Production Design

- Best Editing

- Best Original Music Score

- Special Mention Jury Award

Rome International Film Festival (2008):

- Nominated: Best Picture (results on the night of Sun 7th September at the closing ceremony)

First Magazine:

"With a gorgeous cast, beautiful costumes, lush cinematography and lovely dance sequences, this makes for a fun... movie."

Today Paper - Chinese Language daily:

"...the movie, including the photography, editing, location and sets are outstanding..."

Moviexclusive.com:

"A beautifully-shot movie showcasing Jang Hyuk's emotionally commendable performance"

"...the heartthrob paves his way to becoming a star international directors should look out for."

"The tracking and slow motion shots also effectively portray the tale of passion, dreams, love and hope"

"...manages to pull heartstrings"

Cinema Online:

"There will be no qualms that fans of Fann Wong and Jang Hyuk will queue up for this movie."

"From samba to cha cha to slow waltz, prepare to be led away by beautifully choreographed dance routines. (4 STARS ****)"

"DOTD will definitely make you want to hit that dance floor with your partner and waltz the night away! (4 STARS ****)"

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