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This version of the classic novel set in 1872 focuses on Passepartout
(Chan), a Chinese thief who steals a valuable jade Buddha and then seeks
refuge in the traveling companionship of an eccentric London inventor and
adventurer, Phileas Fogg (Coogan), who has taken on a bet with members
of his gentlemens' club that he can make it around the world in a mere 80
days, using a variety of means of transportation, like boats, trains, balloons,
elephants, etc. Along the way, Passepartout uses his amazing martial arts
abilities to defend Fogg from the many dangers they face.. One major threat
to their adventure is a detective that's following them. Why? Just as Fogg and
Passeportout left London, a major bank was robbed, with Fogg suspected of
using the "around the world" trip as an excuse to escape.. Their path from
London and back includes stops in Paris, Turkey, India, China and USA...