The Drummer is a 2007 drama film written and directed by Kenneth Bi and starring Jaycee Chan, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Angelica Lee. A Hong Kong-Taiwanese co-production, it is Kenneth Bi's second film as a director.
The film was released in Hong Kong on 11 October 2007. It features the Chinese Zen drumming group, U-Theatre. The film is available in the United States on DVD from filmmovement.com.
Summary Sid, the spoiled son of a gangster (Kwan), is getting caught having a love affair with the girlfriend of a big gangster boss, who is also the boss of his father. To save the life of his son, Kwan sends him to off to Taiwan, where an uncle (Chiu) is watching over him. One day Sid discovers a temple with Zen buddhist practising drums. He joins them and learns important lessons about life.
Cast and roles Jaycee Chan as Sid Tony Leung Ka-fai as Kwan Angelica Lee as Hong Dou Roy Cheung as Ah Chiu Josie Ho as Sina Kenneth Tsang as Stephen Ma Yumiko Cheng as Carmen Liu Ruo-yu as Lan Jie Huang Chih-chun as Sifu (Master) Eugenia Yuan as Kwan's wife Ken Lo as Long Glen Chin as Uncle Tak
Awards and nominations Awards and nominations Ceremony Category Recipient Outcome27th Hong Kong Film AwardsBest Original Film Score Andre MatthiasBest Sound Design Andrew Tuason, Kuo Li-chi44th Golden Horse AwardsBest Supporting Actor Tony Leung Ka-faiOutstanding Taiwanese Film of the YearThe Drummer2007 Sundance Film FestivalGrand Jury Prize Kenneth Bi12th Wine Country Film FestivalBest Feature FilmThe DrummerBest Actor Jaycee Chan
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