Slave of the Sword

A brooding, twisty martial-arts drama that keeps you guessing about hidden connections while delivering tense confrontations and a somber mood.

Directed by

Kevin Chu

Genres

Action, Drama

Starring

Pauline Chan Bo-lin, Jackson Liu, Max Mok Siu-chung

Overview

During a period of upheaval, an itinerant performer has a troupe of four children, one of whom is his daughter Mu-Lin. Jump ahead 15 years, he's ready to retire and has arranged Mu-Lin's marriage. Someone he recognizes enters his house and murders him. Mu-Lin is brought to a fancy bordello where the most beautiful prostitute, Yeh Hong, takes a special interest in her. One of Yeh Hong's lovers, Kim, who is an assassin, also develops a relationship with Mu-Lin. He and Yeh Hong may be working with the emperor's eunuch; all are power hungry. Things seem more than coincidental: does Mu-Lin have a history with this trio? If so, what is it?

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, betrayal, power, identity

Content

Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.

Note

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

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