After a roving motorcycle gang attacks him on the street, timid bookkeeper Casey joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei, and hardcore brown belt Anna, Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence. But when he attends Sensei's mysterious night classes, he discovers a sinister world of brutality and hyper-masculinity, presenting a journey that places him squarely in the sights of his enigmatic new mentor.
General Note: Dialogue in English; optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); English described video (Dolby digital 2.0).Bonus features: an important message from Sensei; cast and crew interviews.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Music by Heather McIntosh ; editor, Sarah Beth Shapiro ; director of photography, Michael Ragen.
Participant or Performer Note: Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots.
Target Audience Note:
CHV Rating: 14A. (IMDB)
MPAA rating: R, for violence, sexual content, graphic nudity and language.