Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2003)

Original title

天地英雄

Directed by

He Ping

Genre

action film, adventure film

Country

Hong Kong, People's Republic of China

Runtime

2h

Rated

16

Rating

6.2 of 10 from 102 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In ancient China, a soldier deserts his post to protect a group of pilgrims carrying a sacred Buddhist relic. A ruthless Japanese warrior pursues him across the harsh deserts of Xinjiang, leading to a violent confrontation.

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What happens

Warriors of Heaven and Earth (天地英雄) is a 2003 Chinese action adventure film directed by He Ping. The film's notable cinematography captures a wide range of landscapes across Xinjiang. It was China's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, though it did not get nominated. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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