Drunken Master 1980

Here’s my rephrased version of the section:

Wong Fei-hung, a restless and impetuous young martial artist (Freddie Wong), consistently disregards tradition by refusing to heed his father Robert Wong’s wise counsel and instead indulges in reckless behavior. His antics are marked by a series of misadventures, including an embarrassing encounter with a woman who happens to be his visiting aunt, resulting in a well-deserved caning from her mother. The shame is compounded when he later cross-paths with the son of a wealthy businessman, Mr. Li, whose arrogance and cruelty towards a struggling peddler warrant Wong’s intervention - only to find himself on the receiving end of a thorough drubbing at the hands of one of Mr. Li’s henchmen.

As a consequence, Wong’s father arranges for him to train under the enigmatic Beggar So, notorious for his unorthodox and merciless teaching methods that often leave students crippled. In an attempt to escape this punishment, Wong flees his home, finding himself penniless and forced to rely on cunning to secure a meal at a local eatery. Unbeknownst to him, the restaurant’s owner is none other than the man he has just attempted to swindle, leading to a chaotic confrontation that culminates in Beggar So, an old drunkard with a hidden talent for martial arts, emerging as his unexpected savior.

With no choice but to face the music, Wong reluctantly commits himself to Beggar So’s grueling training program. However, his lack of discipline and recklessness soon lead him into a chance encounter with Thunderleg, a notorious killer feared for his formidable “Devil’s Kick” - an unyielding kicking style that has never been successfully countered. Wong’s impulsive decision to challenge Thunderleg results in a thorough thrashing, leaving him battered and humbled. With his ego bruised and his confidence shattered, Wong returns to Beggar So and finally decides to dedicate himself fully to the Drunken Master’s unconventional training methods.

As Freddie’s training with Beggar So continues, a series of unfortunate events unfolds, prompted by Freddie’s reckless actions. In a misguided attempt to prove himself, Freddie inadvertently sets off a chain reaction that culminates in Beggar So being brutally attacked by the enigmatic Bamboo King. Confronted by the gravity of his mistake, Freddie offers a heartfelt apology to Beggar So, who, impressed by Freddie’s sincerity, decides to reveal a long-guarded secret: the ancient art of Drunken Boxing, dubbed “The Eight Drunken Immortals.” This mystical fighting style is designed to test one’s stamina and adaptability, and Beggar So deems Freddie ready to master it. With unwavering dedication, Freddie successfully absorbs seven of the eight styles, but stumbles when faced with the elusive eighth immortal, Drunken Miss Ho, whose delicate yet potent techniques he finds too feminine for his taste.

Meanwhile, a sinister plot unfolds as Thunderleg, a ruthless assassin, is hired by Mr. Li to eliminate Freddie’s father, a man who has inadvertently thwarted Li’s business dealings. As fate would have it, Wong’s father finds himself pitted against Thunderleg in a brutal battle, emerging defeated and injured from the encounter. The arrival of Beggar So and Wong on the scene sparks a fierce confrontation between Wong and Thunderleg. Beggar So, determined to let his protégé shine, vows to refrain from intervening in the fight.

Wong, now armed with the newfound skills he has acquired under Beggar So’s tutelage, initially gains the upper hand against Thunderleg, but ultimately falls short when confronted by Thunderleg’s lightning-fast secret technique, known as the Devil’s Shadowless Hand. Forced to confront his own limitations, Wong confesses that he has yet to master the elusive eighth style. Beggar So offers sage advice, urging Wong to merge the seven styles and forge his own unique interpretation of Drunken Miss Ho. Heeding these words of wisdom, Wong embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately unlocking a personal fighting style that enables him to defeat and vanquish Thunderleg, earning the respect and admiration of his father in the process.