An imperial guard searches for the truth behind a conspiracy that framed him and his partners. The proof of his innocence lies with a wanted woman named Bei Zhai... but will she reveal what she knows? In this intense prequel to BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES, the only thing he can truly trust is his sword.
Cinematography
Every frame looks like a dying emperor's fever dream.
Direction
Lu Yang stages chaos with brutal, beautiful precision.
Acting
Chang Chen's eyes alone deserve their own award category.
Director
Lu Yang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The massive fire set piece was practical, not VFX—Lu Yang burned an actual village set built for the production.
Wei Zhongxian was a real eunuch who controlled the late Ming court; his portrayal here draws from historical records of his theatrical cruelty and paranoia.
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