. The film serves as a reimagined origin story for the historical folk hero Su Can, better known as "Beggar Su," the creator of the Drunken Fist style. Set in late 19th-century China, the story follows General Su Can

(Vincent Zhao), a warrior who retires from the military to lead a peaceful life with his wife, Ying (Zhou Xun), and their son. His peace is shattered when his vengeful foster brother,

(Andy On), returns. Yuan has mastered the forbidden and deadly Five Venom Fists , which he uses to kill Su's father and kidnap his family.