Synopsis: From legendary action director and martial arts choreographer, Yuen Woo-ping (Kill Bill, The Matrix, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) comes an all-new, historical action blockbuster.
Already enjoying critical and commercial success globally, Blades of the Guardians has become the highest-grossing wuxia film of all time in China and ranks second among wuxia films worldwide.
In the desert, many groups – including Swordsman, the government, and Western Clans – are fighting for power. Dao Ma, a famous bounty hunter, takes a job to protect a man on the long road to the city of Chang ‘an. However, he discovers the person he is protecting is the empire’s most wanted man, Zhi Shi Lang. Now, every greedy faction is hunting them, and a deadly battle for the prize begins.
Adapted from the graphic novels by Xu Xianzhe, it boasts a multi-generational martial arts and action cast led by Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior), Nicholas Tse (Raging Fire), Yosh Yu (Creation of the Gods Trilogy), Chen Lijun (New Dragon Gate Inn), Cisha (The Shadow’s Edge), Tony Leung Ka Fai (The Shadow’s Edge), Max Zhang (Ip Man 3), Kara Wai (My Young Auntie), Jet Li (Hero) and K-pop stars Jun (Wen Junhui) (The Shadow’s Edge) and Win Win (Dong Sicheng) (NCT).
A must-see for martial arts fans everywhere, Blades of the Guardians signals the return of a master filmmaker still operating at the highest level. Returning to his historical epic roots, he reinvigorates the wuxia genre while unifying four generations of screen talent.