In a quiet corner of San Francisco, Dragon House is more than a martial arts academy — it’s a refuge for outsiders, dreamers, and fighters carrying the weight of their pasts. Over five years, the film watches this space evolve as people from different continents and generations arrive seeking strength, purpose, or a second chance.

Each time they step into the octagon, they bring not just skill but grief, ambition, and the hope of becoming someone new. Dragon House becomes a living archive of struggle and resilience — a place where people break, rebuild, and rediscover themselves. The film captures not only fighters, but the deeper fight to shape a life.

*****

Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes

Sweden Film Awards - October 2025 - Finalist

*****

Director, Cinematographer, Editor:

Mi Zhou

Producer:

Lisa Rose

Sound, Color, Still Photography:

Mi Zhou

Original Theme Song "Give Me Strength"

Wendy Loomis

June, 2025