Hong Kong actor and martial artist Louis Fan's new movie The Bravest Escort Group is due out this Friday.
Fan (樊少皇) described his role at a promotional event recently held in Beijing.
"I play the top leader of a group of armed guards. Although I come from a rich family in a town in Guizhou Province, I don't want to live a common man's life. I always feel that I am born to be a brave warrior."
The film revolves around a famous ancient Chinese general Wu Sangui, who tasks his loyal subordinate Ma Bao to escort his family to a safer place, during the fall of the Ming Dynasty and the establishment of the Qing Dynasty around 1644.
Louis Fan's co-star is another Hong Kong veteran actor Ray Lui. Lui portrays Ma Bao.
"During the journey, warriors have not only to protect the family but a lot of valuable treasures. Then I hire Louis Fan and his team to do the job. Although he's from a rich family, he had never been pampered and spoiled but is a reliable guy."
Director Tao Mengxi said he reckons "The Bravest Escort Group" is a tribute to martial arts film, which has a strong identity in Chinese cinema.
