Director: Sun Haipeng
Screenwriters: Sun Haipeng, Shen Cheng, Zhang Ting, Shi Mai
Genre: Animation Feature
Runtime: 134 minutes
Year of Release: 2024
Synopsis:
A-Juan, an ordinary young man who moves to Shanghai to make a living, agrees to represent a declining traditional martial arts school in the “Shanghai Fight Night” tournament in order to earn money for his father’s medical treatment. To succeed, he must overcome not only powerful opponents but also deep-rooted prejudice—and, ultimately, his own fears.
A passionate and visually stunning sequel to I Am What I Am (雄狮少年), the film blends traditional Chinese martial arts with modern urban energy. It celebrates perseverance, courage, and the indomitable spirit of ordinary people striving for dignity and self-worth in a rapidly changing world.
Awards & Honors:
Silver Award (Animated Feature), 21st China International Animation Festival “Golden Monkey Awards”
Innovative Breakthrough Film of the Year, 2025 Weibo Movie Night
Most Popular Director among University Students, 32nd Beijing College Student Film Festival
Best Animated Feature, Main Competition, 1st Asian Art Film Festival
Animated Film of the Year, Youth Film Handbook Awards 2024
Best Animated Screenplay, 5th Golden Pen Screenwriters’ Night
Top 5 Highest-Rated Chinese Films of 2024, Douban Annual Film Ranking
No. 1 Highest-Rated Animated Film of 2024, Douban Annual Film Ranking
Top Ten Films of the Year, 2024 Shanghai Film Critics Awards
Animation of the Year, 2024 New Weekly China Video List
Audience Choice – Pioneering Marketing Award, 2024 DuMou Entertainment Summit
Top 10 Most Influential Chinese Films of 2024, Blue Book of Chinese Film and Television