Back to the Past

A breezy, time-hopping action comedy that mixes ancient court intrigue with modern weapons and broad humour.

Directed by

Jack Lai Jan-Lung, Ng Yuen-Fai

Genres

Science fiction, Action, Comedy

Starring

Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, Bai Baihe

Tagline

To save tomorrow, they must survive yesterday.

Overview

In the Qin Dynasty, time-traveller Hong Siu-lung has lived in seclusion with his family for twenty years. Yet every step he takes remains under the watchful eye of his former disciple, now the Qin Emperor. On the brink of ultimate power after conquering the six warring states, the emperor is suddenly ambushed by a mysterious team wielding advanced weapons clearly originating from Hong’s time. Drawn together by fate again, Hong and Qin Emperor are forced to confront the long-buried conflict between them, because the future now depends on how they settle their past.

How it feels

Absurd, campy, tense and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Power, betrayal, fate, family

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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

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