Friday, September 5, 2025

tiff50 Official Selection Midnight Madness THE FURIOUS Directed by Kenji Tanigaki

Kenji Tanigaki has set out to "make the ultimate martial arts film." Audiences will find out soon enough as the picture bows at it;s World Premiere Saturday September 6th at the Royal Alexandria Theatre. Kenji was the action choreographer of SPL, Flash Point, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In to name just a few. 

In a small Southeast Asian country, skilled martial artist Wang Wei’s daughter Rainy is abducted by a child trafficking ring. Wang Wei sets out on a rampage, confronting both the corrupt police and the criminals. Determined to rescue his kidnapped daughter, he encounters Navin, a journalist tirelessly trying to solve his wife’s recent disappearance. Together, the two unleash their formidable combat skills, fighting their way through determined opponents and dangerous obstacles to unravel crucial clues. Just in time, they successfully rescue Rainy and a group of innocent children, dismantling the notorious human trafficking syndicate and bringing justice to the exploited and vulnerable.

Kenji Tanigaki has this to say about The Furious. "The Furious began with that one simple phrase from producer Bill Kong. I’ve always loved action. I’ve always wanted to try new things, surprise people, and push what’s possible on screen. I’ve carried that spirit through many projects—but this film became something truly special. Working with world-class talents like Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Brian Le, Yayan Ruhian, Joey Iwanaga, Jija Yanin, and our stunt team, every shoot day felt like walking a razor’s edge—pushing the physical limits of what was possible. It was intense, creative, and deeply fulfilling. Through this process, I was reminded of something timeless: In the age of advanced technology, the most powerful action is still the most primal— when bodies collide, run, leap, and crash with raw emotion. In 2025, that feels more honest, more precious, and more alive than ever. This isn’t just a motion picture. It’s an emotion picture—where action and soul collide. Enjoy!"

I for one am very much anticipating this movie! We have an exclusive clip! Check it out!

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