‘Water Lilies’ and the Journey of Identity
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The Spirit of the Sword
In this film, there are 5 main clans ruling the martial world, each representing one of the 5 elements - fire, metal, water, wood and earth. Each year they hold a martial arts competition to decide which one of the 5 clans will rule the world. The story is centered around one of these tournaments, as a catastrophe arises when an evil samurai killer shows up 49 days before the start and tries to assassinate the current leader who happens to be from the Water clan.
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In this film, there are 5 main clans ruling the martial world, each representing one of the 5 elements - fire, metal, water, wood and earth. Each year they hold a martial arts competition to decide which one of the 5 clans will rule the world. The story is centered around one of these tournaments, as a catastrophe arises when an evil samurai killer shows up 49 days before the start and tries to assassinate the current leader who happens to be from the Water clan.
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Genre:Action, Drama
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Runtime:92 minutes
Studio:Shaw Brothers
Cast
Chor Yuen
Director
Tony Liu Tian-jue
Bai Baoyu
Cecilia Wong
Little Princess
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
Leng Bingru
Sun Chien
Bai Zhong
Elliot Ngok Wah
Purple Robe Duke
Lo Lieh
Fire Demon God
Yuen Wah
Samurai Killer
Mannor Chan Man-na
Dongfang Feiyan
Cheung Ying
Chief of Huanhua Palace
Yeung Ching-Ching
Xiaoshang
Mary Hon Ma-lee
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