Never Say Never | Australian Classification

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Sporting violence and coarse language

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Co-written and directed by actor Wang Baoqiang (“Lost in Thailand,” “Detective Chinatown”), the film tells a tale of a man who tries to teach orphans about martial arts. But he is publicly shamed after his efforts are misinterpreted.

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Never Say Never is a Chinese sporting action drama, in Mandarin with English subtitles. When a former martial arts champion comes across a group of orphaned boys he decides to look after them and train them in martial arts as a way of providing a future for themselves. However, a video which goes viral disrupts his plan.

Themes

The film's themes include child slavery, homelessness, poverty, being orphaned, bribery and drugs in sport.

Violence

The film includes mixed martial arts fighting including punching and stomping. There is a scene of threat with a knife and implicit breaking of limbs in two scenes.

Language

The film includes use of the words "f**k", "bastard", "ass", "shit", "bitch" and "goddamned".

Drug use

The film includes brief references to illicit drug use.

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Industry details

Classification date

24 July 2023

Year of production

2023

Classification

M

Consumer advice

Sporting violence and coarse language

Category

Films

Category detail

Public Exhibition

Media type

DCP

Version

ORIGINAL

Duration

117 minutes

Director/Creator

Not shown in English

Producer

Not shown in English

Production company

WUXI BAOTANG FILM INDUSTRY

Country of origin

CHINA

Language

MANDARIN

Applicant

CHINALION FILM

File number

T23/20394

Classification number

CLAS-206170

Alternative titles

OCTAGONAL

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