Trailer: ‘Barbarian Invasion’

By   |  Jul 30, 2023

‘Barbarian Invasion’ (野蛮人入侵) is a 2022 Hong Kong-Malaysian action drama written and directed by Tan Chui Mui.

The film follows a retired actress who is offered the chance of a comeback as the lead of a do-your-own stunts martial arts film. The cast includes Tan Chui Mui, Pete Teo, Bront Palarae, James Lee, and Zhiny Ooi.

Synopsis: Moon Lee (Tan Chui Mui), a celebrated award-winning actress, has become a full-time mom and divorcée since retiring. Desperate to regain her sense of self, she jumps at the chance to work with her long-time collaborator, director Roger Woo (Pete Teo), again. Only this time, he casts her as the lead in a do-your-own stunts martial arts film. The role requires extensive training and though Moon is at first uncertain, she leaves her young son in the care of Roger’s assistant and commits herself to back-breaking training. As soon as she starts to gain some confidence, Roger breaks the news to her: the only way the film can move ahead is to cast her ex-husband, Julliard, as the male lead. [Source: Letterboxd]

‘Barbarian Invasion’ opened across Malaysia in 2022, and will be released in China on August 10, 2023.

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