In the movie, The Karate Kid, by Sony, a 12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit. With no one to turn to for help, Dre confides his fears in kindly maintenance man Mr. Han, a kung fu master who knows that serenity and maturity not punches.
Dre has landed in China because of his mother's (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move and he immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying.