A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.

Donnie Yenas Yip Man
Simon Yamas Zhou Qing Quan
Lynn Hung Doi-Lamas Zhang Yong Cheng
Hiroyuki Ikeuchias General Miura
Gordon Lam Ka-Tungas Captain Li Zhao
Louis Fan Siu-Wongas Jin Shan Zhao
Xing Yuas Master Zealot Lin / Crazy Lin
Wong Yau-Namas Shao Dan Yuan
Dennis To Yu-Hangas Hu Wei
Calvin Chengas Zhou Guang Yao
O Sing-Pui