Sword in 21st Century (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Sword in 21st Century is a drama film directed by Alan Lo Wai-Lun, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. Casting a sword with one's bare hands may sound like a crazy idea to many in the high-tech, digital 21st Century, but not to Fung, a stock broker, who welcomes the assigned task that bears special meaning. When Fung is bequeathed a tattered notebook by his father Lang on his deathbed, his life is turned upside down. Tasked with a heavy undertaking, Fung has to think and look out of the box before rolling up his sleeves to forge the sword. Through the tedious process of annealing and tempering, grinding and cutting, he begins to contemplate the meaning of casting a sword, and of the elusive father and son relationship.
Who’s in it. Sword in 21st Century stars David Do as Fung, Lau Yat-Tung as Chung and Lai Cheung-Wing as Lang.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sword in 21st Century has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sword in 21st Century page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sword in 21st Century tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sword in 21st Century (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sword in 21st Century change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sword in 21st Century worth watching?
- Sword in 21st Century holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sword in 21st Century?
- Sword in 21st Century stars David Do, Lau Yat-Tung and Lai Cheung-Wing.
- When was Sword in 21st Century released?
- Sword in 21st Century was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.