Preview of the inspirational film Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend in Chongqing

A still of the film (Pictures provided by the producer)

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- After the inspirational sports films like wrestling in India and figure skating in Russia releasing, the Malaysian film "Lee Zongwei: Rise of the Legend” is to be released in mainland China on September 7. Recently, the film adapted from the true story of Malaysian badminton player Lee Zongwei was premiered in Chongqing and the audiences are moved by the ubiquitous spirit of "never give up" in the film.

In the movie, Lee Chong Wei, who loves badminton as a child, aspires to become the top 1 in the world and takes it as his goal to move ahead all the way. The story tells the inspirational process of growing up from a young man in a small town to a top badminton player in the world. The film is directed by Malaysian-Chinese director Ma Yiteng, led by Yang Yanyan and Li Guohuang. Lee Chong Wei personally plays the role of Lee Chong Wei in the film.

As a famous badminton player, Lee Chong Wei is a strength player with the love of Chinese fans. Under the lens of director Ma Yiteng, he underwent hardships and pains like countless ordinary strugglers. As an ordinary youth in a town, he finally achieved his dream after lots of difficulties. 

There are two main lines in the story. One is to introduce the process of pursuing dream of Lee Chong Wei, and the other is about family love. Warm scenes are hidden behind the character. In addition to the inspirational content, many audiences are moved by the emotional line. A fan said "I thought it just was a sports film, but there are the hard training scenes of Lee Chong Wei and some details in his life in the film with vivid characters. The spirit of “never give up” is the most moving content in the film." (Translated by Jiang Yuling, Fathom Language Limited)