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.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film knows its strengths and plays to them honestly. Visual style and pacing are in sync; you never feel you're watching different films stitched together.
Worth watching for the solidly executed sequences and overall energy. The plot doesn't reach for revelation — but it doesn't get in the way.
For those who want to switch off and get an adrenaline dose without complications.
Director: Alan Mak Siu-Fai
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: With food and a good mood. Perfect for a Friday or weekend evening with company.
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Guan Yunchang
Jiang Wen
Cao Cao
Sun Li
Qilan
Alex Fong Chung-Sun
Liu Bei
Chen Hong
Liu Bei's No. 1 Wife
Shao Bing
Zhang Liao
Andy On Chi-Kit
Kong Xiu
Wang Xuebing
Wang Zhi
Edison Wang
The Emperor
Dong Yong
Xun You
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