When a rival nation sends troops to invade the Song Dynasty, the emperor sends general Yang Ye (Adam Cheng) to defend the nation. However, Yang's place in the court is shaky due to a feud with Pan Renmei caused by the accidental death of his son at the hands of one of Yang's sons. At the battle, Yang is abandoned by Pan's troops, leaving him trapped in the face of an attack by Yeli Yuan (Shao Bing), an enemy general who wants to kill Yang to avenge his father. After learning about their father's predicament, Yang Ye's seven sons set out to rescue their father at any cost.
Practical Effects
Real actors doing real stunts in brutal weather conditions.
Costume
Armor so gorgeous you'll forgive the historical liberties.
Direction
Ronny Yu knows exactly when to slow-mo your heartbreak.
Director
Ronny Yu
Adam Cheng Siu-Chow
General Yang Ye
Ekin Cheng
Yang Yanping
Wu Chun
Yang Yanzhao
Vic Chou
Yang Yan'an
Xu Fan
She Taijun/She Saihu
Jerry Lee
Yang Yanhui
Raymond Lam Fung
Yang Yande
Apollo Yu
Yang Yanding
Fu Xinbo
Yang Yansi
Shao Bing
Kitan general Ye Luyuan
Bryan Leung Kar-Yan
Lord Pang Renmei
Ady An
Princess Chai
Vivi Lee
Zhou Yunjing
Chen Zhihui
Captain Hu
Li Qian
Yang Paifeng
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on the Yang Family Generals legend, a foundational story in Chinese culture taught to schoolchildren for centuries. The 'Seven Sons' tale has over 20 film and TV adaptations.
Director Ronny Yu shot the final battle in -20°C Mongolian winter; actors couldn't feel their hands gripping weapons. The frost on their beards? Absolutely real.
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