6.0
House of Flying Daggers (2004)
August 3, 20041h 59mZH
7.3
1.8K votes
Overview
In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.
Director
Zhang YimouWriters
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Status
Released
Original Language
Mandarin
Budget
$15.0M
Revenue
$92.9M
Production Companies
China Film Co-ProductionElite Group EnterprisesZhang Yimou StudioEdko FilmsBejing New Picture Distribution Company
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User Reviews
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7.0Though the story isn't really very strong here the combination of beautiful visual effects and precision martial arts makes for an enjoyable depiction of Chinese mystical intrigue. "Mei" (Ziyi Zhang) is a mute dancer who attracts the attention of police captain "Jin" (Takeshi Kaneshiro) after she is very nearly raped at the "Peony Palace". She is also arrested but he helps her escape and into the dense forest they head, pursued by the police and fearful of the eponymous freedom fighters who are rumoured to dwell deep amongst the tall bamboo. Of course, as they travel they begin to fall in love…
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