Topic: Wuxia

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Jet Li · Tony Leung Chiu-Wai · Maggie Cheung · Zhang Ziyi

Synopsis Hero (2002) is a visually stunning martial arts epic set during China's Warring States period, where the country was fragmented into seven rival kingdoms. The Qin King, driven by ambition, sought to unify China and become its first emperor. He...

Direction King Hu

Cast Hsu Feng · Tung Lin · Paul Chun · Ng Ming-Choi

Synopsis Raining in the Mountain (1979) follows a legal professional who escorts a female thief and his assistant to a remote mountain temple in search of a valuable manuscript penned by Tripitaka. Concurrently, a General and his second-in-command arrive with the...

Direction Wan Laiming

Synopsis The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven (1965) presents the epic escapades of the iconic Monkey King, brought to life through the masterful animation of the Shanghai Animation Studio. This classic film follows the mischievous and heroic journey of the Monkey...

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Zhang Ziyi · Takeshi Kaneshiro · Andy Lau · Song Dandan

Synopsis House of Flying Daggers (2004) is set in 859 AD during the waning days of the Tang Dynasty, a once-great Chinese empire now plagued by a feeble emperor and widespread corruption. Chaos looms as rebellious factions rise, with the most...

Direction Tsui Hark

Cast Maggie Cheung · Joey Wong · Wu Hsing-kuo · Vincent Zhao

Synopsis Green Snake (1993) is a cinematic adaptation of a classic Chinese legend, focusing on two formidable snake spirits, Green Snake and her sibling White Snake. These immortal beings, after centuries of honing their magical abilities, finally achieve human form. This...

Direction Ang Lee

Cast Chow Yun-Fat · Michelle Yeoh · Zhang Ziyi · Chang Chen

Synopsis Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) follows two legendary warriors, Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun Fat) and Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh), as they confront their most formidable test when the prized Green Destiny sword is taken. Meanwhile, a young noblewoman,...

Direction King Hu

Cast Hsu Feng · Chun Shih · Pai Ying · Roy Chiao

Synopsis A Touch of Zen (1971) follows the journey of a humble scholar residing in a secluded village who becomes entangled in a perilous struggle against merciless government authorities. His involvement begins when he aids a group of political rebels in...

Direction King Hu

Cast Polly Shang-Kuan · Chun Shih · Pai Ying · Han Ying-Chieh

Synopsis Dragon Inn (Dragon Gate Inn) (1967) follows a plot where the Emperor's Eunuch sentences a military commander to death for treason and rebellion. The commander's family is brutally murdered to eliminate his lineage, but his youngest son and daughter are...

Direction Yu Yang

Synopsis Ne Zha (2019) follows a tale of destiny and identity. The Primus splits a Mixed Yuan Bead into two distinct entities: a spirit bead and a demon bead. The spirit bead is destined to be reincarnated as a human to...

Direction Ching Siu-Tung

Cast Leslie Cheung · Joey Wong · Wu Ma · David Lam

Synopsis A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) follows the journey of Ning Tsai-Shen, a modest tax collector who ventures into a remote village to perform his duties. Finding no hospitality, he seeks refuge in the eerie Lan Ro temple for the night....

Direction Ronny Yu

Cast Jet Li · Sun Li · Dong Yong · Yun Qu

Synopsis Fearless (2006) follows the extraordinary journey of martial arts icon Huo Yuanjia, portrayed by Jet Li in his last martial arts film. Set at the dawn of the 20th century, the narrative delves into the life of Huo, who overcame...

Direction Walter Chung

Cast Lo Lieh · Wang Ping · Chin-Feng Wang · Fang Mien

Synopsis 5 Fingers of Death (King Boxer) (1972) follows the intense rivalry between two prestigious martial arts academies as they gear up for a pivotal competition. The film delves into the rigorous training and personal struggles of the students as they...

Direction Raymond Lee · Ching Siu-Tung · Tsui Hark

Cast Brigitte Lin · Tony Leung Ka-Fai · Maggie Cheung · Donnie Yen

Synopsis Dragon Inn (1992) is set during the Ming Dynasty, where Tsao Sui Yan, a eunuch leader of the East Chamber, seeks to establish his own dominion. His plan involves using the children of a traitorous secretary to lure and eliminate...

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Chow Yun-Fat · Gong Li · Jay Chou · Qin Junjie

Synopsis Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) delves into the intricate and unstable dynamics of power within a royal family, where the Emperor (Chow Yun Fat) and the Empress (Gong Li) engage in a complex web of intrigue, betrayal, and hidden...

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Deng Chao · Sun Li · Ryan Zheng · Guan Xiaotong

Synopsis Shadow (2018) unfolds in the kingdom of Pei, where a ferocious and unpredictable ruler (Zheng Kai) holds sway. The king's most trusted military leader (Deng Chao) has proven his mettle in combat but must navigate the treacherous waters of the...

Direction Chang Cheh

Cast Wang Yu · Lisa Chiao · Essie Lin Chia · Tien Feng

Synopsis Return of the One Armed Swordsman (1969) picks up where the previous film ended, with Fang Gang now living a peaceful life as a farmer, detached from the complexities of Jiang-Hu politics. However, as is often the case in martial...

Direction Su Chao-Bin

Cast Michelle Yeoh · Jeong Woo-seong · Shawn Yue · Barbie Hsu

Synopsis Reign of Assassins (2010) is an action-packed film set in ancient China, focusing on Zeng Jing, a highly skilled assassin. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she acquires the remains of a mystical Buddhist monk. Driven by a sense...

Direction King Hu

Cast Cheng Pei-Pei · Yueh Hua · Erh Chun · Chen Hung-Lieh

Synopsis Come Drink with Me (1966) follows a daring mission where a band of outlaws seizes the governor's offspring, insisting on the liberation of their incarcerated chief as the price for the safe return of the captive.

Direction Chang Cheh

Cast Wang Yu · Lisa Chiao · Huang Chung-Hsin · Violet Pan

Direction Jeff Lau

Cast Stephen Chow · Ng Man-Tat · Law Kar-Ying · Karen Mok

Synopsis A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1994) is a captivating fantasy adventure that delves into the mythical origins of Buddhism in China. The narrative unfolds when the Goddess of Happiness banishes the Longevity Monk and his followers from heaven...