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Near the beginning of the Tang dynasty, in 7th century China, General Shi Yan-Sheng is tricked into leaving the crown prince unguarded by a rival. The crown prince is murdered by one of his brothers, who then becomes Emperor.

Bearing the guilt of betrayal, Shi flees to his ancestral home. When his loyal troops as well as the princess he desires are slain, he seeks refuge in a remote monastery where an aged abbot schools him with practical, earthy teachings. The Emperor's forces pursue Shi: first a woman, then a general seek to overpower him with lust and might. Inevitably, Shi sets out to confront his rival in a climactic showdown.

Director:

Clara Law [3],

Starring:

Joan Chen [20], Lisa Lu [2], Hsing-Kuo Wu [2], Fengyi Zhang [2], Teddy Robin Kwan [1], Michael Lee [1],

Screen Formats:

Full Frame 1.33:1

Language and Sound:

English Dolby Digital Stereo

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