House of Flying Daggers

House of Flying Daggers

2004 · 119 min · ZH · PG-13 · 7.3 (1,873 votes)
Dir. Zhang Yimou · Starring Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau, Zhang Ziyi, Song Dandan, Zhao Hongfei, Guo Jun · Music Shigeru Umebayashi
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In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

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This film is a breathtaking ballet of emotion and combat, painting a canvas of vibrant colors and intricate movements. It feels like a grand, tragic poem brought to life, where every glance and every clash of steel carries profound weight. Expect a deeply romantic and visually sumptuous journey.

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