Movie

Roving Swordsman

1983 · 84 min

A stylised, twisty wuxia duel of wits and blades, full of ornate intrigue and shifting allegiances that rewards close attention.

Overview: Traveling swordsman Shen Sheng-yi (Ti Lung) and his lady friend match wits and swords with the last surviving member of the once great Murung family who is determined to rule the martial world by stealing plans to crafting firearms.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, dark and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, power, betrayal, justice
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
power
betrayal
justice
loyalty
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild