Saving General Yang

Saving General Yang

Directed by Ronny Yu

Produced by Pegasus Motion Pictures

2013102 min6.4 / 10

A martial-arts-driven historical action film centered on familial loyalty and military honor, where seven sons undertake a dangerous rescue mission to save their father from betrayal and enemy forces.

When a rival nation sends troops to invade the Song Dynasty, the emperor sends general Yang Ye (Adam Cheng) to defend the nation. However, Yang's place in the court is shaky due to a feud with Pan Renmei caused by the accidental death of his son at the hands of one of Yang's sons. At the battle, Yang is abandoned by Pan's troops, leaving him trapped in the face of an attack by Yeli Yuan (Shao Bing), an enemy general who wants to kill Yang to avenge his father. After learning about their father's predicament, Yang Ye's seven sons set out to rescue their father at any cost.

Questions people ask

  • Is Saving General Yang violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Does Saving General Yang end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Saving General Yang sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Saving General Yang scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Saving General Yang easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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