BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS

BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS (SHI YUE WEI CHENG), 2009
Çhina | 35mm, Color, 139’ | Mandarin
Director: Teddy Chan
Cast: Xueqi Wang, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Jun Hu

In 1905, the revolutionary Sun Wen intends to visit Hong Kong to discuss his plans for revolution with fellow Tongmenghui members. The ultimate goal being to overthrow the corrupt Qing dynasty. However, a group of assassins is sent to kill Sun.