Storyline
The story is based on the popular novel developed from folk legend. It goes that the Manchurian emperor Qianlong of China (circa 18th Century) was actually the son of a Han Chinese, the subject ethnicity. His brother of blood, Chen Jialuo just happened to be the chief of the Red Flower Society, an anti-Manchu secret society. Chen, a learned scholar, thought he could get his brother turn his back on the Manchu and restore the Han Chinese reign. But the story was ended by brutal clearence of the society members. It reflects one of the dark pages in Chinese culture, that ethics and humanity always become impotent when countered with power.
Cast & Crew
Da Shichang
Emperor Qian Long
LeadZD
Zhang Duofu
Chen Jia-Luo
Liu Jia
Huo Jing-Tong
Sun Chenxi
Xin Yan
GB
Guo Bichuan
Wen Tai-Lai
DC
Ding Chui-Wa
Luo Bing
WC
Wu Chun-Sheng
Zhang Shao-Zhong
YD
Yu Da-Lu
Zhao Ban-Shan
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ann Hui's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Romance of Book and Sword is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
