The Drummer is a 2007 drama film written and directed by Kenneth Bi and starring Jaycee Chan, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Angelica Lee. A Hong Kong-Taiwanese co-production, it is Kenneth Bi's second film as a director.
The film was released in Hong Kong on 11 October 2007. It features the Chinese Zen drumming group, U-Theatre. The film is available in the United States on DVD from filmmovement.com.
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Summary
Sid, the spoiled son of a gangster (Kwan), is getting caught having a love affair with the girlfriend of a big gangster boss, who is also the boss of his father. To save the life of his son, Kwan sends him to off to Taiwan, where an uncle (Chiu) is watching over him. One day Sid discovers a temple with Zen buddhist practising drums. He joins them and learns important lessons about life.
Cast and roles
Jaycee Chan as Sid
Tony Leung Ka-fai as Kwan
Angelica Lee as Hong Dou
Roy Cheung as Ah Chiu
Josie Ho as Sina
Kenneth Tsang as Stephen Ma
Yumiko Cheng as Carmen
Liu Ruo-yu as Lan Jie
Huang Chih-chun as Sifu (Master)
Eugenia Yuan as Kwan's wife
Ken Lo as Long
Glen Chin as Uncle Tak