If you're thinking you've seen a post about this trailer before, you are correct. The director of the film provided an early, rough version of the trailer a while back so that something would be out there prior to the Toronto International Film Festival. But he was never happy with that one, asked to have it taken down shortly thereafter and has now replaced it with a brand new, extra shiny version. Enjoy.

The Shaolin Temple. Just naming the place immediately conjures up images in the minds of any martial arts fan, the legendary birth place of Chinese kung fu featuring large in scores of films. Even casual fans know of it, and yet it's easy to forget that the Shaolin Temple is a real place, populated by real people learning the ancient arts. Just announced as part of the Toronto International Film Festival, Alexander Lee's The Real Shaolin tracks the lives of four people entering the temple to train, following the demands of the ancient way of life. It's compelling stuff, fascinating both as history in action and human drama and it's amazing to see the lengths people are willing to go in pursuit of their dreams. Check out the trailer for the film below the break.