GeneChing
08-07-2014, 11:29 AM
Kung Fu Drama "Brotherhood of Blades" Opens in Theaters Today (http://english.cri.cn/12394/2014/08/07/3123s839339.htm)
2014-08-07 09:19:19 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Sun Wanming
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Chinese kung fu drama, "Brotherhood of Blades," opens in theaters on Thursday, August 07, 2014. [Photo: sina.com]
Set during the late Ming Dynasty, the film tells the story of three close friends who serve as royal guards that are sent to hunt down a powerful eunuch, Wei Zhongxian, who is exiled from the capital.
But as they set on their task, the trio begin to see a conspiracy unfold.
The film stars mainland actress Cecilia Liu, actor Wang Qianyuan and Taiwan actor Chang Chen.
"Brotherhood" director Lu Yang says the film is not a traditional kung fu flick, as romance plays a heavy role in the story.
Lu previously won a Golden Rooster Award for Best Directorial Debut for his work on the 2010 film "The Spectacular Theatre".
He is considered part of a group of new-generation directors, which includes recent hit-makers Guo Jingming and Han Han. Kung Fu romances make good date nights. ;)
2014-08-07 09:19:19 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Sun Wanming
http://english.cri.cn/mmsource/images/2014/08/07/1e83daec24f947aea1c2630bbab8c6a3.jpg
Chinese kung fu drama, "Brotherhood of Blades," opens in theaters on Thursday, August 07, 2014. [Photo: sina.com]
Set during the late Ming Dynasty, the film tells the story of three close friends who serve as royal guards that are sent to hunt down a powerful eunuch, Wei Zhongxian, who is exiled from the capital.
But as they set on their task, the trio begin to see a conspiracy unfold.
The film stars mainland actress Cecilia Liu, actor Wang Qianyuan and Taiwan actor Chang Chen.
"Brotherhood" director Lu Yang says the film is not a traditional kung fu flick, as romance plays a heavy role in the story.
Lu previously won a Golden Rooster Award for Best Directorial Debut for his work on the 2010 film "The Spectacular Theatre".
He is considered part of a group of new-generation directors, which includes recent hit-makers Guo Jingming and Han Han. Kung Fu romances make good date nights. ;)