Legend of the Ancient Sword

2018 Chinese film

1 October 2018 (2018-10-01)

Running time

105 minutesCountryChinaLanguageMandarin

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]

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.
^ ^a ^b Brzeski, Patrick (December 1, 2016). "Director Renny Harlin on Staging His Second Act in China (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
^ "Legend of the Ancient Sword China Boxoffice,China film Boxoffice,Weekly Boxoffice,Yearly Boxoffice (2021)-EntGroup".
^ Yau, Elaine (2 October 2018). "China holiday box office flop for fantasy video game adaptation – five other Chinese films that sank". South China Morning Post. Retrieved April 2, 2022.