
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
Directed by Chor Yuen
Produced by Shaw Brothers
A martial arts action-drama about a reluctant warrior drawn back into conflict, balancing personal longing for peace with the violent demands of honor and survival.
Li Xunhuan comes back to his home after three years of wandering. He had decided to have a normal life, but a group of skilled martial arts fighters and leaders are bent on killing him, so they can be ranked top by Bai Xiaosheng in his renowned list of the best warriors in the martial arts world. Li Xunhuan battles them as he searches for his estranged friend A'fei, who is now married and living in seclusion. Li asks A'fei to join forces and fight against a new threat that wants to rule the world: the Money Clan.
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Is Return of the Sentimental Swordsman violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Return of the Sentimental Swordsman scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Return of the Sentimental Swordsman sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Does Return of the Sentimental Swordsman end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Return of the Sentimental Swordsman easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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