In 1940s Canton, China, a young man named Sing dreams of joining the Axe Gang, but his actions inadvertently spark a kung-fu battle between the gang and a group of eccentric landlords who are actually skilled martial artists in disguise.

Kung Fu Hustle
In the vibrant 1940s Shanghai, a small-time crook sets his sights on joining the infamous Axe Gang, but the residents of a housing complex, possessing extraordinary abilities, rally together to protect their turf.