Swordsman
Directed by King Hu, Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Raymond Lee Wai-Man
Produced by Film Workshop, Golden Princess Film Productions
A kinetic wuxia adventure centered on martial arts spectacle and honor, where young disciples are swept into imperial intrigue over a legendary kung-fu manual.
A kung-fu manual known as the Sacred Scroll is stolen from the Emperor's library. An army detachment is sent to recover it. Meanwhile, a young swordsman and his fellow disciple are accidentally drawn into the chaos.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Swordsman
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Swordsman
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Swordsman, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Swordsman, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Swordsman, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
