Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story 1993

As a vivid dream haunts Hong Kong-based Lee Hoi-chuen (Bruce Lee’s father), he enrolls his young son in traditional Chinese martial arts training under the tutelage of esteemed instructor Yip Man. The seed of discipline is sown, and Bruce’s future takes shape. As a teenager, he finds himself entangled in a physical confrontation with British sailors who are harassing a local Chinese woman, prompting him to flee Hong Kong at his father’s insistence.

Upon arriving in the United States, Bruce toils as a dishwasher in a Chinese restaurant, where his temper gets the better of him and leads to a brawl with the kitchen staff. His employer, Gussie Yang, fires him but offers financial support and encourages him to pursue higher education. As Bruce delves into the world of philosophy at college, he begins teaching martial arts classes, which become a haven for like-minded individuals. It is during this time that he meets Linda (character), a white American with whom he shares a romantic connection despite her mother’s racist reservations.

Their union culminates in marriage, and Linda’s influence inspires Bruce to establish his own martial arts school. However, his Chinese peers demand that he only teach Chinese students, sparking tension within the community. When a challenge from Johnny Sun forces Bruce into a secret, no-holds-barred match, he emerges victorious but suffers a debilitating back injury at Johnny’s hands.

As Bruce recovers from his temporary paralysis, Linda assists him in writing the seminal work “Tao of Jeet Kune Do,” and they welcome their firstborn child, Brandon. The couple eventually reconciles with Vivian (Linda’s mother) after she gives birth to their second child, Shannon. Several months later, Bruce participates in a martial arts tournament under Ed Parker, where he decisively defeats Johnny Sun once more.

Bruce’s victory earns the admiration of the audience, but unbeknownst to him, Johnny’s injuries have left him severely compromised. Following the match, Bill Krieger (character) approaches Bruce with an offer to star as Kato in the television series “The Green Hornet.” Bruce and Krieger also co-create the concept for the show “Kung Fu,” agreeing that Bruce would take on the lead role.

At a cast party, Linda announces her pregnancy once more. The news is soon overshadowed by the cancellation of “The Green Hornet.” When “Kung Fu” finally makes it to television, Bruce’s disappointment intensifies as he learns that David Carradine has been cast in the lead role, leading him to believe that Bill Krieger has betrayed his trust.

As Bruce returns to Hong Kong for his father’s funeral, he is unexpectedly thrust back into the spotlight when Philip Tan, a renowned film producer, offers him a starring role in The Big Boss. As the cameras rolled and the action unfolded, a personal vendetta strikes a chord - Johnny’s brother Luke launches a brutal attack on Bruce in retribution for Johnny’s crushing defeat and subsequent disability. With his characteristic tenacity, Bruce emerges victorious from the fray, solidifying his status as a formidable screen presence.

The Big Boss proves to be a critical and commercial success, paving the way for Bruce to flex his creative muscles across multiple roles - actor, director, writer, and editor. However, this meteoric rise sparks tension with his loved ones, particularly Linda, who longs to return to their American roots. Krieger presents an opportunity too enticing to resist: a big-budget Hollywood film that would catapult Bruce to international stardom, a prospect that is tantalizingly tied to Linda’s desire to rekindle life in the States.

Fast-forward to the filming of Enter the Dragon, where the usually stoic Bruce is shaken to his core by an eerie and terrifying vision of the Demon, a malevolent force that has haunted his own dreams and those of his father. This time, the Demon presents a chilling tableau - beaten, broken, and standing before his own grave, with only one thought echoing through his mind: the desperate plea from his son to save him. The Demon’s relentless pursuit of Brandon serves as the catalyst for Bruce to summon all his strength and fight back, ultimately breaking the Demon’s hold and saving his son.

As the cameras continue to roll on Enter the Dragon, a haunting sense of mortality settles over Bruce, foreshadowing a tragic event that would soon unfold. In a poignant voice-over, Linda reveals that Bruce slipped into a mysterious coma shortly before the film’s release, leaving behind a legacy that is as much about how he lived as it is about the circumstances of his passing.