This is Mr. Ma's first appearance in a movie, he has been practicing Tai Ji for many years, and he hopes to help spread traditional Chinese culture to the world. The film also features Jet Li, Donnie Yen, Jason Wu, Shiming Zou, Asashoryu, Tony Jaa, Jacky, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, martial arts director Woo Ping Yuen, Sammo Hung and Siu-Tung Ching. The entire crew worked together to honor the legends of Chinese martial arts and share Chinese culture with the world through this film.