Starring: Kiichi Nakai, Wang Xueqi, Yun Zhou, Vicki Zhao, Harrison Liu
Directed by: He Ping
Produced by: Wang Zhongjun, Wang Zhongiun.
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics.
MPAA Rating: R for violence.
Release date: September 3, 2004 (LA/NY).
Synopsis: This samurai adventure from Chinese director He Ping packs in the swordfighting action, following the friendship between two warriors (Jiang Wen and Kiichi Nakai) who face difficult odds and moral challenges while serving their master.
