Hong Kong / China,
2005, 153 min
Directed by:
Hark TsuiComposer:
Kenji KawaiCast:
Charlie Yeung, Leon Lai, Donnie Yen, So-yeon Kim, Duncan Lai, Jason Pai Piao, Hong-lei Sun, Michael Wong, Yi Lu, Chia-Liang Liu, Jingchu Zhang, Hoi-to Lee (more)Plots(1)
In the early 1600's, the Manchurians have taken over sovereignty of China and established the Ching Dynasty. The newly set-up government immediately imposes a Martial Arts Ban, forbidding the practice of martial arts altogether in order to gain control and order. A group of soldiers travel the country seeking out those who would flout the law. A swordsman and his disciples decide to take the fight to the enemy, following a plea from a group of villagers. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Hong Kong Film Awards
- 2006 - Hark Tsui (Best Picture)
- 2006 - Hark Tsui (Best Director)
- 2006 - Jingchu Zhang (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2006 - Kwok-man Keung (Best Cinematography)
- 2006 - Best Editing
- 2006 - Best Art Direction
- 2006 - Best Costume Design and Make-Up
- 2006 - Best Action Choreography
- 2006 - Kenji Kawai (Best Original Score)
- 2006 - Best Sound Design
- 2006 - Best Visual Effects
Sitges Film Festival
- 2005 - Kwok-man Keung (Best Cinematography)