“The Living Dragon” Poster
The new martial arts film, The Living Dragon (aka Dream Story), is now playing in Japanese theaters. The project centers on legendary martial arts star Yasuaki Kurata (Ninja in Deadly Trap, Empty Hands).
The Living Dragon includes a special appearance by the great Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In), who starred alongside Yasuaki in 1985’s Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars, 1986’s Millionaires Express and 2017’s God of War.
The film 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 The Living Dragon, 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 The Living Dragon, featuring a miraculous reunion with his close friend Sammo Hung.
🔥 Footnote: In the film, Yasuaki Kurata and Sammo Hung pay homage to their famous fight scene from 1985’s Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars.
Here’s hoping for a U.S. release. Until then, don’t miss the New Trailer:
Is this the trailer for the same film? https://youtu.be/2FNUrestx8M?is=yO_QKLCZbqUa52xl