Dragon Inn

A taut, elegant wuxia with crisp swordplay and a simmering standoff that rewards patient attention.

Directed by

King Hu

Genres

Action, Adventure

Starring

Shih Chun, Pai Ying, Polly Shang-Kuan Ling-Feng

Overview

China, year 1457. The Minister of Defense is executed, and his children are sentenced to exile by order of the tyrannical Tsao. Fearful of future revenge from the young people, Tsao sends cruel soldiers to murder them, but a brave group of swordsmen can change the course of the battle at the Dragon Inn.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, loyalty, power, corruption

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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