The Bare-Footed Kid
The Bare-Footed Kid is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Johnnie To and starring Aaron Kwok, Maggie Cheung, Ti Lung and Jacklyn Wu. The film is a remake of the 1975 film Disciples of Shaolin, which was directed by Chang Cheh.
Plot
After the death of his father, the poor and illiterate Kwan Fung-yiu goes out to the provincial capital to seek refuge from Tuen Ching-wan, a friend of his deceased father, and works in a dye factory, the "Four Seasons Weaver". The political situation in the capital is tense. With his superior identity as a Manchurian, Hak Wo-po, owner of the "Tin Lung Spinner", dominates the city and set up a gambling den where he sends his workers to fight with workers of "Four Seasons Weave". The newly appointed magistrate Yuen Tin-yau and his instructor Mr. Wah want to eradicate Hak, but they do not have enough evidence to bring him to justice. Later, Tin-yau meets Pak Siu-kwan, the owner of "Four Seasons Weaver" and Wah's daughter Lin. Then it is revealed that Tuen is a fugitive who changed his name and hid in the dye factory to avoid arrest and developed an affection for Pak. Fung-yiu and Lin also develop a mutual bond after an incident."Tin Lung Spinners" had always been inferior to "Four Seasons Weaver". Feeling vengeful, Hak sets "Four Seasons Weave" on fire to vent his anger. Fung-yiu, who is witless, dazed and confused, is lured by Hak to the fighting arena, where Hak kills his friend's father. Fung-yiu falls further and further into a quagmire of confusion. He also reveals Tuen's past identity as a killer who is wanted by officials. Yuen Tin-yau's discerning eyes can tell greatness from Fung-yiu, and they work together to defeat the "Dragon Place". However, Tuen is ambushed by Hak, swallows poison, and is shot to death by millions of arrows. Fung-yiu hurries to save Tuen, but it is too late.
Cast
- Aaron Kwok as Kwan Fung-yiu
- Ti Lung as Tuen Ching-wan
- Maggie Cheung as Pak Siu-kwan
- Jacklyn Wu as Wah Wong-lin
- Paul Chun as Mr. Wah
- Kenneth Tsang as Hak Wo-po
- Cheung Siu-fai as Magistrate Yuen Tin-yau
- Wong Yat-fei as Kuei
- Tin Ching as Pak's worker
- Wong San as Pak's indebted worker
- Chu Tit-wo as Hung Chun-tin
- Benny Lai as City guard
- Johnny Cheng as City guard
- Yuen Ling-to as Pui
- Cheng Ka-sang as Hak's bodyguard
- Leung Kai-chi as Weaver at Tin Lung Spinners
- Hau Woon-ling as Sam Ku, woman leading bridal march
- Jacky Cheung Chun-hung as Magistrate Yuen's aide
- So Wai-nam as Magistrate Yuen's aide
- Kent Chow as Magistrate Yuen's aide
- Kong Miu-deng as Hak's thug
- Mak Wai-cheung as Hak's thug
- Huang Kai-sen as Hak's thug
- Chan Min-leung as Chan
- Chan Man-hiu as Shoes vendor
- Ng Wui as Cow owner
- Kam Lau as Shop owner
- San Tak-kan as Boat passenger
- Kai Cheung-lung as Boatman
- Adam Chan
- Kwan Yung
- Jameson Lam
Music
Theme song
- "The Expression After Speaking"
- *Composer: William Wu
- *Lyricist: Siu Mei
- *Singer: Aaron Kwok
Insert theme
- "Wait for Your Return"
- *Composer: William Wu
- *Lyricist: Siu Mei
- *Singer: Cass Phang