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The Sword

1980 · 85 min

A somber, sword-driven tragedy where honor and obsession lead to loss, with a lingering sense of futility.

Overview
Swordsman Li Mak-Jan is on a quest to duel the powerful and reclusive Hua Qian Shu. But will a cursed sword and the intrigues of the martial world bring him fame or tragedy?

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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 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
  • betrayal
  • grief
  • fate
  • violence
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour1
Realism4
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
action
Directed by
Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
Written by
Wong Ying, Patrick Tam Kar-Ming, Clifford Choi
Starring
Adam Cheng Siu-Chow, Tien Feng, Eddy Ko Hung, Norman Tsui Siu-keung, Jade Hsu, Bonnie Ngai Chau-Wah, JoJo Chan Kei-kei, Lau Siu-ming
Music
Joseph Koo
Cinematography
Bill Wong Chung-Piu
Runtime
85 min
Country
Hong Kong
Languages
Cantonese

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