Annette Miller

The Next Karate Kid -- When ancient wisdom takes on teenage spunk, 1,000 years of karate tradition gets a swift kick in the pants.

Noriyuki "Pat" Morita and Acacemy Award winner Hilary Swank co-star in this story of a rebellious teen, Julie, who blossoms with a little help from her friends - in this case, the wise Mr. Miyagi and a trio of buddhist monks!

When ancient wisdom takes on teenage spunk, 1,000 years of karate tradition gets a swift kick in the pants.

Miyagi Yakuga has a new pupil, Julie Pierce an orphaned 17-year-old and granddaughter of Miyagi's war buddy. Relentlessly bullied by her male classmates she is taught self-worth through the tough-but-gentle guidance of Mr. Miyagi.