The Empty Hands

Mari Hirakawa, who is of mixed Chinese and Japanese heritage, grew up as the daughter of a Karate instructor. From a young age, she was compelled to train under her father’s guidance, which led to a deep-seated aversion to Karate. Her sole desire has been to sell the dojo once her father is no longer around. After his passing, Mari dreams of a liberated life, but her lawyer reveals that her father bequeathed only 49% of the dojo to her, with the remaining 51% going to Chan Keung, one of his least successful students. This sets the stage for a conflict between Mari and Chan, who offers her a deal: if she can triumph in a sanctioned martial arts competition, he will hand over his share of the dojo to her without any conditions. Mari faces a tough decision that could alter the course of her life.