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Fighter

2007 · Movie · 90 min · ★ 5.8

ActionDramaRomance

Aïcha, a high-school student, is a passionate kung fu fighter. Her Turkish parents expect her to get good grades so she can get into medical school, like her brother Ali. But school doesn´t inspire her. Defying her family, Aïcha starts secretly training at a professional, co-ed kung fu club. A boy, Emil, helps Aïcha train for the club championship and they fall in love. But the rules of life are not as simple as the rules of kung fu, and Aïcha is forced to decide who she is and what she wants.

Also known as Combattre pour survivre

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Details
Years
2007
Release date
2007-12-14
Language
Danish
Runtime
90 min
TMDB rating
5.8/10 (34 votes)

Themes

  • kung fu
  • fighter

Awards & recognition

  • Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award · 2008

Cast & crew

Directed by Natasha Arthy