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The Romance of Book and Sword (1987)

— 180 min - — - 13 August 1987
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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.

Director:  Ann Hui
Writers:  Ann Hui
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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.

Collections: Ann Hui
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Country:   Hong Kong
Language:  Cantonese
Release Date:  13 August 1987

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Runtime:  3 h 00 min

The plot is based on a popular novel based on a folk tale. According to legend, China’s Manchurian ruler Qianlong (approximately 18th century) was the son of a Han Chinese, the ethnicity under discussion.