Legend of the Ancient Sword
Legend of the Ancient Sword (Chinese: 古剑奇谭之流月昭明) is a Chinese fantasy-adventure-action film directed by Renny Harlin and based on the video game Gu Jian Qi Tan 2.[2] The film was released worldwide on October 1, 2018.[3]
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| Directed by | Renny Harlin |
| Produced by | Defu Jiang Kailuo Liu Yan Lu Yang Lu Xianming Meng Nicolas Zhi Qi YaNan Wang Hai Yang Ben Zhang Haiyan Zhang |
| Screenplay by | Tan Guangyuan |
| Based on | Gu Jian Qi Tan 2 |
| Starring | Leehom Wang Victoria Song Godfrey Gao Karena Ng |
| Music by | Lasse Enersen |
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| Distributed by | Alibaba Pictures |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
Plot
Due to a fateful occurrence, Yue Wuyi leaves home. He meets revered master Xie Yi, who imparts to him the magical arts of Yan, and thus begins his journey of cultivation. Along the way he meets Wen Renyu, Xia Yize, Ah Ruan and company. They discover the schemes and conspiracies of Shen Ye, the grand priest of Liu Yue City. The group of adventurers undergoes dangers to defeat Shen Ye, and prevent a disaster from befalling the world.
Cast
- Leehom Wang as Yue Wuyi
- Wu Jiacheng as young Yue Wuyi
- Victoria Song as Wen Renyu
- Godfrey Gao as Xia Yize
- Karena Ng as Ah Ruan
- Archie Kao as Xie Yi
- Julian Cheung as Chen Ye
- Ada Liu as Cang Ming
- Li Yan as Nu Nu
Production
Principal photography began in December 2016 and wrapped up in March 2017.[2]
Reception
The film was a box office disaster during China's golden week of cinema. It attracted widespread derision online and only grossed US$1.25m despite a government mandate to screen the film nationwide.[4]
References
- Rahman, Abid (June 13, 2016). "China's Alibaba Pictures Sets Renny Harlin-Directed 'Legend of the Ancient Sword'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- Brzeski, Patrick (December 1, 2016). "Director Renny Harlin on Staging His Second Act in China (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- http://english.entgroup.cn/653406/
- https://www.scmp.com/culture/film-tv/article/2166694/china-holiday-box-office-flop-fantasy-video-game-adaptation-five