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House of Flying Daggers

7.3/10

Rating

119 min

Runtime

2004

Release Year

Zhang Yimou

Director

Cast

Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau, Zhang Ziyi, Song Dandan, Zhao Hongfei

Quick Synopsis

Set in 9th century China, the story follows a skilled warrior who is tasked with escorting a beautiful female member of the rebel group known as the Flying Daggers after she is imprisoned by the corrupt government. As he helps her escape and attempts to reunite her with her comrades, he becomes entangled in a complex situation where loyalties and intentions are unclear, revealing that the conflict and relationships are more complicated than they initially appear.

Detailed Synopsis of House of Flying Daggers

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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