The Lost Bladesman

A somber, battle-scarred epic that weighs loyalty against desire, moving from grand clashes to intimate, tragic choices.

Directed by

Alan Mak Siu-fai, Felix Chong Man-keung

Genres

History, Drama, Action

Starring

Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Sun Li

Overview

During the warring period of the three kingdoms, ancient China is in turmoil. To unify the country, general Cao Cao, the real power behind the Emperor, enlists the aid of the greatest warrior in the land, Guan Yu. However, Guan Yu is a loyal friend of Cao Cao's enemy Liu Bei so to persuade the peerless warrior to fight, Cao Cao takes his beloved Qi Lan hostage. After leading Cao Cao's forces to victory Guan Yu sets out with Qi Lan to rejoin Liu Bei. Now Cao Cao has deemed him too great a threat to live, and on the journey he must face all the forces at the Emperor's command sent to destroy him.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Loyalty, betrayal, love, war

Content

Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.

Note

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

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