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Man From Shaolin is a martial arts film from 2012 that centers around a young man named Li Bao (Peng Zhang Li), who journeys from his home in a small village in China to New York City in search of his father. Li Bao's father is a martial arts master and was known to have left China and settled in the United States. Li Bao, who possesses exceptional martial arts skills, wants to find his father and learn from him.

The opening scene of the movie shows Li Bao training with his fellow villager Wu Yilong. Both of them are trying their best to learn martial arts from their master, who is also Li Bao's father. During the training, Li Bao's father disappears, leaving behind a letter that explains his intention to go to the United States. He urges his son to stay in China and continue to master his skills.

However, Li Bao is determined to find his father and sets out on his journey. He travels across several countries, eventually landing in the United States. Once in New York City, he encounters several street thugs who challenge him to a fight. Unbeknownst to Li Bao, the thugs are working for a notorious gang leader named Marshal (Brian Ames), who controls most of the criminal activity in the city.

Li Bao easily defeats the thugs, but this catches Marshal's attention. Marshal is impressed with Li Bao's martial arts skills and decides to recruit him into his gang. Marshal wants to use Li Bao's skills to further his own criminal activities, but Li Bao refuses to work with a gang.

Meanwhile, Li Bao becomes acquainted with a young artist named Rachel (Elena Tovar), who helps him navigate his way through the city. Rachel is impressed with Li Bao's skills and is intrigued by his story. While trying to locate his father, Li Bao encounters several other martial artists, each with their own unique styles.

As the story progresses, Li Bao finds out that his father was killed by Marshal, who was after his powerful martial arts techniques. Li Bao vows to avenge his father's death and starts to plan his revenge. Marshal, on the other hand, is determined to get Li Bao to work for him and expands his search for him.

The movie's climax revolves around a massive fight sequence between Li Bao and Marshal's gang. Several other martial artists also join Li Bao in the fight against Marshal's forces. The film's direction and choreography make for a visually stunning and breathtaking display of martial arts.

In the end, Li Bao decides to stay in New York City with Rachel and continue to master his martial arts. He becomes a legend in the city, known for his exceptional skills, and teaches martial arts to anyone who wants to learn.

Overall, Man From Shaolin is an entertaining martial arts film that combines thrilling fight scenes with a heartwarming story of a young man's journey to find his father. The casting is excellent, with each actor portraying their respective roles with utmost authenticity. The film's direction and production values make it a must-watch for anyone who loves martial arts films.

Man From Shaolin is a 2012 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.2.