Wu ji (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: People's Republic of China, United States
Alternative Title: The Promise, Mo gik
Director: Kaige Chen
Writer: Kaige Chen, Tan Cheung
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Chen Hong, Ernst Etchie Stroh, Han Sanping, Kim Dong-joo
Executive Producer: Yang Buting
Co-Producer: Shi Dongming
Companies: 21 Century Shengkai Film, Capgen Investment Group, China Film Group Corporation
Budget: HK$60,000,000 (estimated).
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Keywords
Keywords: assassin, servant, emperor, battle assignment, sword duel, magic armor
Story
In a kingdom where gods and men coexist, an orphaned girl named Qingcheng meets the Goddess Manshen who curses her to lose every man she loves unless three impossible events occur: snow falls in spring, time moves backwards, and the dead come back to life. Years later, slave Kunlun aids General Guangming in battle, becoming his slave. When Guangming is wounded, Kunlun wears his armor and saves Princess Qingcheng from Duke Wuhuan's siege but kills the king instead. Qingcheng falls in love with Kunlun believing him to be Guangming. Snow Wolf rescues Kunlun and reminds him of his past where his family was killed by Wuhuan. Kunlun returns to fight for his love and confront Wuhuan.
Summary
'Wu ji' (2005) is an epic film set in a fantastical ancient world, blending action with drama. It tells the tale of Qingcheng, an orphaned girl cursed by a goddess, and Kunlun, a slave who becomes entangled in a power struggle between kingdoms. The movie explores themes of love, loss, and redemption while showcasing stunning visuals and intense battle sequences. Director Kaige Chen masterfully weaves together historical drama with mystical elements.
