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The ‘House of Flying Daggers’ is an underground alliance in China, 859AD, gradually becoming stronger, however there is a new leader, and by the demands of the Chinese government, Leo (Andy Lau) and Jin (Takeshi Kaneshiro) are ordered to capture this new leader and destroy the Flying Daggers for good. Their only hope of any answers is from the new blind dancer in the brothel, Mei (Ziyi Zhang), whom they suspect to have answers of the whereabouts of the House of Flying Daggers. After she has been captured and taken into questioning; she stubbornly refuses to open her mouth, thus forcing Jin (Takeshi Kaneshiro) to slyly gain her trust by helping her escape prison. Throughout their journey, Jin seduces Mei in order to reassure her of his sincerity; nonetheless Mei is still not fully convinced. After Jin saves her life countless times, Mei slowly falls for him and to Jin’s surprise the feelings become mutual. But how long will it be until the secrets are revealed?


House of Flying Daggers (2004) d. Zhang Yimou, tells the stunning story of betrayal, honour and love. After producing the epic ‘Hero’, Yimou has not failed to impress again with Flying Daggers. The intimate love story entangled within ones honour of status and position in society makes the overall movie tear-jerking. However it’s not your average heart-sobbing love story as the action sequels are striking and definitely pick up the pace and additionally give the movie originality.