Character Relationship Map: Drunken Master

Characters

• Fred Wong (played by Jackie Chan) — protagonist

  Young martial artist trained in drunken fist style, central to the original film's narrative.

• Beggar So (played by Simon Yuen Siu-Tien) — protagonist

  Eccentric master who teaches drunken fist techniques to Fred Wong.

• Thunderleg Yen Tieh-hsin (played by Hwang Jang-Lee) — supporting

  Rival martial artist with powerful kicking techniques.

• Kai Hsin (played by Dean Shek Tin) — supporting

  Fellow student and training partner of Fred Wong.

• King of Sticks Hsu Ching-tien (played by Hsu Hsia) — supporting

  Rival martial artist who challenges Wong Kei-ying in a formal duel.

• Fei-hung's Cousin (uncredited) (played by Tong Ching) — minor

  Relative of Wong Fei-hung visiting the family home.

• Fei-hung's Aunt (played by Linda Lin Ying) — supporting

  Elderly relative providing family guidance and domestic stability.

• Wong Kei-ying (played by Lam Kau) — supporting

  Father of Wong Fei-hung, respected martial arts instructor and moral guide.

• Kei-ying's Student (played by Max Lee Chiu-Chun) — supporting

  Dedicated pupil learning traditional kung fu techniques.

• Da Kuai-dai (played by Chiang Kam) — supporting

  Local martial artist participating in street brawls and tournaments.

Key Relationships

• Fred Wong → Beggar So (mentor)
• Fred Wong → Thunderleg Yen Tieh-hsin (rival)
• Fei-hung's Aunt → Fei-hung's Cousin (uncredited) (colleague)
• Fred Wong → Da Kuai-dai (Social Friend)
• Wong Kei-ying → Kei-ying's Student (Professional Teacher)
• Beggar So → King of Sticks Hsu Ching-tien (Alliance Ally)
• Fred Wong → Kai Hsin (Social Friend)
• Wong Kei-ying → Fei-hung's Aunt (Family Spouse)
• Fred Wong → Fei-hung's Aunt (Family Nephew)
• Fred Wong → Wong Kei-ying (Family Son)
• Beggar So → Thunderleg Yen Tieh-hsin (Conflict Rival)

Story Analysis

A rebellious youth transforms through brutal training and personal innovation to defeat a deadly assassin.

Plot Progression

1. Reckless Youth and Punishment
2. Flight and First Defeat
3. Drunken Mastery and Rising Threat
4. Climactic Duel and Innovation