A timeless story of strength, secrets, and two warriors who would never surrender.

Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang, Chang Chen, Sihung Lung, Cheng Pei-pei, Wang Deming, Li Li, Hai Yan

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"The things we touch have no permanence. My master would say: there is nothing we can hold onto in this world. Only by letting go can we truly possess what is real." - Li Mu Bai

Why watch this? The fight scenes are legendary, flowing like Cantonese ballet.

Plot Summary: Two skilled warriors, Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien, track a stolen legendary sword known as the Green Destiny. This quest leads them to a young woman, Jen Yu, who possesses incredible martial arts abilities and a mysterious past. Their pursuit of the sword becomes intertwined with Jen's journey of self-discovery and her pursuit of freedom, while also uncovering a connection to an old nemesis.

Dad's Preview: This epic film can be appreciated solely for its graceful choreography. Each sword fight is a work of art. This beautifully shot masterpiece also happens to be a great fantasy tale about family, honor, betrayal and redemption. Michelle Yoeh is a force to be noticed - here she is practically a super-heroine.

Columbia Pictures Film, Production Asia, Good Machine Intl., Edko Films,
Zoom Hunt Prod.; Sony Pictures Classics