Donnie Yen: Wuxia genre is 'a little silly' now, wants 'Sakra' to change that


With 'Sakra', Yen says he wanted to make a wuxia movie that would appeal even to the non-fans of the classic Louis Cha novel. – Photo: Lotus Five Star

One of the ways Hong Kong martial arts star Donnie Yen makes sure he “strives forward” in his career is by finding ventures that motivate and inspire him.

“I always tell myself that every time I take on a new project, I’d like to see if I can break some ground rules and be innovative,” says the 59-year-old martial arts film icon who made his acting debut in Yuen Woo-ping’s 1984 action comedy Drunken Tai Chi.

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