7 Assassins
2013 film by Hung Yan-yan
7 Assassins (simplified Chinese: 光辉岁月; traditional Chinese: 光輝歲月) is a 2013 martial arts action film directed by Hung Yan-yan and starring an ensemble cast. A Chinese-Hong Kong co-production, producer and star Eric Tsang states the film pays tribute to the Golden Generation of the movie industry.
Plot
Master Mao (Eric Tsang) is a warrior who had participated in the Boxer Rebellion. Mao is responsible for guarding Huang Jin Xia town, which have gathered many revolutionaries around China. There, they do not discuss about revolution nor care about politics and lead peaceful lives. Xilian (Gigi Leung), a woman who was rescued by Mao, is oblivious that years ago, Mao not only rescued her and her child, he also rescued her heart.
Revolutionary Tieyun (Felix Wong) and his like-minded comrades raid a desert and smuggle gold there, preparing to purchase firearms for another uprising. During their way, they were ambushed by Man Tianhong (Ni Hongjie), the Prince of Pok Yee Kak. During the critical moment, they were fortunately rescued by the sincere official Governor Zhuo (Ti Lung). Zhuo is visionary and believes that fate the country lies on Tieyun.
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