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"Paper tiger" is a calque of the Chinese phrase zhǐlǎohǔ (simplified Chinese: 纸老虎; traditional Chinese: 紙老虎). The term refers to something or someone that claims or appears to be powerful or threatening but is actually ineffectual and unable to withstand challenge.
The Paper Tigers is a 2020 American martial arts action comedy film written and directed by Bao Tran in his feature film directorial debut. It stars Alain Uy, Ron Yuan and Mykel Shannon Jenkins as three middle-aged former kung fu prodigies who set out to avenge the murder of their master.
Paper Tigers is a documentary that follows the students and teachers of Lincoln Alternative High School, a school that aims to help at-risk teens cope with the effects of childhood trauma. The film explores the challenges and possibilities of creating a trauma-informed school environment and the role of love in education.
May 7, 2021 · The Paper Tigers: Directed by Quoc Bao Tran. With Yuji Okumoto, Roger Yuan, Ron Yuan, Jae Suh Park. Three Kung Fu prodigies have grown into washed-up, middle-aged men, now one kick away from pulling their hamstrings.
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- Action, Comedy
- Quoc Bao Tran
- 2021-05-07
Home - Paper Tigers. ONE HIGH SCHOOL’S UNLIKELY SUCCESS STORY. “ABSOLUTELY RIVETING, PROFOUNDLY IMPORTANT.” –New York Times journalist and author, David Bornstein.
THE PAPER TIGERS: Watch Now On Digital, Blu-ray, and DVD | As teenagers, kung fu disciples Danny (Alain Uy), Hing (Ron Yuan), and Jim (Mykel Shannon Jenkins) were inseparable. Fast forward 25...
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- 596.3K
- Well Go USA Entertainment
Three middle-aged martial artists reunite to avenge their teacher's murder in this action-packed comedy. Watch the trailer, read critics reviews, and find out where to stream or buy The Paper Tigers online.
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- Action, Comedy
- PG-13
