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Slave of the Sword (1993)

Original title: 劍奴

1993-03-18 · 1h 19m · ZH
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During a period of upheaval, an itinerant performer has a troupe of four children, one of whom is his daughter Mu-Lin. Jump ahead 15 years, he's ready to retire and has arranged Mu-Lin's marriage. Someone he recognizes enters his house and murders him. Mu-Lin is brought to a fancy bordello where the most beautiful prostitute, Yeh Hong, takes a special interest in her. One of Yeh Hong's lovers, Kim, who is an assassin, also develops a relationship with Mu-Lin. He and Yeh Hong may be working with the emperor's eunuch; all are power hungry. Things seem more than coincidental: does Mu-Lin have a history with this trio? If so, what is it?

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Kevin ChuDirector

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Pauline ChanPauline ChanMu-LinJoyce NiJoyce NiHung/Yeh HonJackson LiuJackson LiuBrother YunMax Mok Siu-ChungMax Mok Siu-ChungEunuch LiSiu HuenSiu HuenYeh Hon's loverChan Wai-LauChan Wai-LauWu Nien's fatherLee Sai-ChungLee Sai-ChungPang Lap-KwanPang Lap-KwanJoyce Ni Shu-ChunJoyce Ni Shu-ChunTu Fu-PingTu Fu-PingLi BoLi BoInnkeeper

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What is Slave of the Sword about?

During a period of upheaval, an itinerant performer has a troupe of four children, one of whom is his daughter Mu-Lin. Jump ahead 15 years, he's ready to retire and has arranged Mu-Lin's marriage. Someone he recognizes enters his house and murders him. Mu-Lin is brought to a fancy bordello where the most beautiful prostitute, Yeh Hong, takes a special interest in her. One of Yeh Hong's lovers, Kim, who is an assassin, also develops a relationship with Mu-Lin. He and Yeh Hong may be working with the emperor's eunuch; all are power hungry. Things seem more than coincidental: does Mu-Lin have a history with this trio? If so, what is it?

How long is Slave of the Sword?

Slave of the Sword has a runtime of 79 minutes.