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Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon

2008 · 101 min

A sweeping, somber war epic that follows a legendary warrior's twilight years, blending grand battles with a quiet, bittersweet meditation on legacy and friendship.

Overview
The aging Zhao embarks on his final and greatest campaign, a road to adventure that will crown his name in glory for all time.
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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • aging
  • loyalty
  • betrayal
  • war
  • redemption
Places
  • military
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror1
Humour2
Realism4
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
action, history, drama
Directed by
Daniel Lee
Written by
Daniel Lee, Lau Ho-leung, Andrew Fung Chih-chiang
Starring
Andy Lau Tak-wah, Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Maggie Q, Pu Cunxin, Andy On Chi-kit, Yu Rongguang, Elliot Ngok Wah, Ti Lung
Music
Henry Lai Wan-man
Cinematography
Tony Cheung Tung-leung, Sunny Tsang Tat-Sze
Runtime
101 min
Country
China, Hong Kong, South Korea
Languages
Cantonese, Mandarin

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