The year is 859AD and China's once flourishing Tang Dynasty is in decline. Unrest is raging throughout the land, and the corrupt government is locked in battle with rebel armies that are forming in protest. The largest, and most prestigious of these is the 'House of Flying Daggers', which is growing ever more powerful under a mysterious new leader. Two local captains, Leo (
Andy Lau) and Jin (
Takeshi Kaneshiro) are ordered to capture the new leader and the two hatch an elaborate plan. Captain Jin will pretend to be a lone warrior called Wind and rescue the beautiful, blind revolutionary Mei (Zhang Ziyi), from prison, earning her trust and escorting her to the secret headquarters of the House of Flying Daggers. The plan works, but to their surprise, Jin and Mei fall deeply in love on their long journey to the House. Danger lurks in the forest surrounding them, and the wind is still, as if sensing the tension in the air. What lies ahead for Jin and Mei, these star-crossed lovers? If this is true love, then why are there plots in their heads...and secrets in their hearts?
excellent movie, i will buy it too
Andy Lau doesn`t belong in this movie.
About 100 times better than Hero, and Hero was a great movie. Hollywood take note: It is absolutely possible to have an action-packed movie with plenty of drama and a very moving love story all wrapped into one. Those who are looking for action, this is it. Those who are looking for drama, romance, and just a great storyline altogether, this is it. House of Flying Daggers has it all. Simply an amazing film, stunning from start to finish.