A new project, titled Dream Story, which centers on legendary martial arts star Yasuaki Kurata (Empty Hands, God of War, Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars) is arriving to Japanese theaters on July 17th.
The film will include a special appearance by the great Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In), who re-creates his famous fight with Kurata from 1985’s Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars.
Dream Story also stars Fumi Taniguchi (Shogun’s Ninja), Seiji Takaiwa (Tatsujin Warriors), Masaya Kato (Shinjuku Incident) and Rina Takeda (Re:Born), and with segments directed by Koichi Sakamoto (Shogun’s Ninja), Yuji Shimomura (Crazy Samurai Musashi), and Kenji Tanigaki (Furious, Enter the Fat Dragon).
Check out the official details (via FCS):
60 Years as an Action Actor! Yasuaki Kurata, who has thrilled audiences in Hong Kong, Japan, and around the world A special trailer for the film “Dream Story,” featuring a miraculous reunion with his close friend Sammo Hung, now that he’s turned 80!
Yasuaki Kurata, the one and only active action actor who has engaged in fierce battles with numerous legends such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Donnie Yen.
Now 80 years old and celebrating his 60th anniversary as an action actor, this legend has taken on a new challenge: the film Dream Story, featuring a miraculous reunion with his close friend Sammo Hung, which is scheduled for theatrical release at Shinjuku Musashino-kan in July.
Here’s hoping for a U.S. release. Until then, don’t miss the New Teaser Trailer:
