Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel

[Randy W]

. . . to be released on Netflix Feb 8

 

 

Netflix releases trailer for upcoming Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel

 

 

 

In "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny," Yu Shy Lien, portrayed again by Michelle Yeoh, promises to halt her hiatus from combat in order to protect the sword of Green Destiny.

 

The film is being released on Netflix and in IMAX theatres simultaneously on February 8th next year.

 

Although director Ang Lee and actor Chow Yun-fat haven't returned, fans will probably take solace in the credits of new director Yuen Woo-ping who previously worked as a choreographer on the original movie, as well as on the likes of "The Matrix."

[Allon]

I liked the first one. Something to look forward to. Thanks.

[Randy W]

From “Water Margin” to “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” it was the setting of some of China’s best-loved works of fiction and fantasy. But does anyone still care about the “jianghu”?

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How China’s Favorite Fantasy Realm Faded Into the Background
From “Water Margin” to “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” it was the setting of some of China’s best-loved works of fiction and fantasy. But does anyone still care about the “jianghu”?

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The jianghu — literally, the “rivers and lakes” — has been used for centuries to describe the realm of China’s knights-errant. In the “gallant knight” novels of the Tang dynasty (618-907), the term referred to the world of the everyday: It was the mean streets and back roads where wandering vigilantes could make a name for themselves.

By the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, the jianghu had developed into China’s wild west, a lawless but noble counterpart to the corrupt temples and palaces of the imperial state. In the last century, writers like Jin Yong further evolved the jianghu into an alternate universe, one in which court struggles faded into the background in favor of chivalrous vigilantes helping the common people.

The jianghu is far from a romantic utopia. It, too, is fraught with power struggles, manipulation, and often rigidly hierarchical factions. But its defining characteristic is its openness. It is home to all kinds of eccentric characters, from valiant protagonists to good mothers who also happen to be ruthless killers.