In the Ming Dynasty, there are four families upholding the traditions of martial arts in southern China. Two swordsmen arrive and try to get a permission to establish their own school. They request the families to fight duels with them, using extraordinary foreign swords…
This philosophical hard-core martial arts film draws a clear line from popular dance-like kung-fu films. The directorial debut film by the well-known martial arts novelist who was appointed a creative advisor for Wong Kar-Wai's "Grand Master."

*With English subtitles