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Russell
Wong as Tom Chang |
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Sarah
Carter (I) as Allie Bennett |
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Ray
J as Bryan Lanier |
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Missy
Peregrym as Tory Stratton |
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Corey
Sevier as Trip Brady |
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Mako
(I) as Master Li |
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Drew
Fuller as Nick Reed |
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About Black Sash:
Martial arts star Russell Wong (Romeo Must Die) stars in this
unique drama as an ex-cop who sacrificed everything and must now rebuild his own
life as a teacher and mentor to a diverse group of teenagers. From the writer
and executive producer of
The Karate Kid and Kiss of the Dragon,
and the executive producers of Smallville,
The WB's Black Sash
features a multigenerational cast,
dazzling martial arts and stories of hope and
redemption.
Once back in San Francisco, Tom's mentor, Master Li (Mako, Pearl Harbor), gives Tom his martial arts school to run and a place to live in his building on the wharf. Tom finds a new family in the young men and women he trains in Chinese martial arts. His dedicated students include Tory Stratton (Missy Peregrym, Dark Angel, The Chris Isaak Show), a fiercely beautiful 17-year-old who has turned to martial arts as a way of dealing with the rage she feels over the death of her policeman father. A newcomer to the group, Trip Brady (Corey Sevier, Between Strangers) is the victim of a violent father. For Trip, Tom's knowledge and kindness open the door to a new life. Bryan Lanier (Ray J, Moesha) is a tough-talking, streetwise teenager with a quick wit and a deep loyalty to his fellow students and to Tom. Another newcomer is the shy and warm-hearted Allie Bennett (Sarah Carter, Undeclared), who is searching for acceptance, friendship and for some of the skill and bravery she admires in Tory.
Tom relies on the spiritual guidance of Master Li to help him deal with issues that arise in his life and the lives of his students. He also begins the long journey of trying to win back the right to see his daughter and the acceptance of his ex-wife, Beth (Ona Grauer).
Tom spends his days teaching a new generation the skills and enlightenment he learned from Master Li. His message is timeless: patience and flexibility are the keys to overcoming any obstacle.