Small-time criminals stumble into a world of hidden kung fu masters and absurd, relentless action.
Campy and pulpy, with absurdist humor. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.
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It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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