This Hong Kong martial art action film portrays the turbulent Xinhai Revolution, focusing on the unknown eight civilians who prevented the assassination of Sun Yat-sen, a revolutionary, at the end of the Qing Dynasty. This feature film, which stormed its way through Asia as an instant hit, assembles a distinguished staff and cast under leading Hong Kong producer, Peter Chan. Ranked in the top ten of China's all-time box office hits, it won eight awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards.