A blind boy, a deadly secret, and 37 minutes of wuxia chaos that punches way above its weight.
After the imperial court targets Wuliang Manor in search of a powerful Sutra, Feng Ren, a Gushi, is tasked with protecting Po Xiao, a blind boy believed to hold the Sutra. As they journey together, Feng Ren suspects Po Xiao may be hiding deeper secrets.
Acting
Ding Chengxin's blind Po Xiao never feels like a gimmick.
Production
Micro-budget wuxia that looks triple its cost.
Director
Edward Guo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ding Chengxin was still a teen idol when cast; this role helped him pivot to dramatic acting.
The Gushi assassin guild draws from real Tang dynasty mercenary groups, historically hired by nobles for deniable operations.
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