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4,132 Ratings

HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS

Shi mian mai fu

Directed by Zhang Yimou
China, Hong Kong, 2004
Action, Romance, Adventure
  • 119119 minutes

Synopsis

AD 859. China’s fading Tang Dynasty is locked in conflict with rebel groups, primarily the mysterious House Of Flying Daggers. Tang captains Leo and Jin are charged with capturing the House’s new leader, and suspect that Mei, a young blind dancer at the Peony Pavilion, could be their key to success.

Synopsis

AD 859. China’s fading Tang Dynasty is locked in conflict with rebel groups, primarily the mysterious House Of Flying Daggers. Tang captains Leo and Jin are charged with capturing the House’s new leader, and suspect that Mei, a young blind dancer at the Peony Pavilion, could be their key to success.

Our take

Following the mega-hit Hero, Zhang Yimou returned with this wuxia spectacular starring Andy Lau and Zhang Ziyi. As breathtaking in its visual splendor as it is heart-stopping in its sinuous action beats, House of Flying Daggers is an epic tale of romance and swordplay from a master craftsman.