John Woo's journey begins with his return to Hong Kong in 2004 to promote Paycheck, leading back to his teenage years of making avant-garde films. He then apprenticed under Shaw Brothers' martial arts director Chang Che, eventually directing slapstick Hong Kong comedies throughout the 70s and 80s. The film explores the creation of the groundbreaking A Better Tomorrow, starring Chow Yun Fat, which pioneered a new genre in Hong Kong cinema and propelled Woo's career globally.
Crossings: John Woo
John Woo's filmmaking journey started in 2004, when he returned to Hong Kong to promote his film Paycheck, reflecting on his teenage years of creating experimental films and his apprenticeship at Shaw Brothers' martial arts studios.
