The story follows (Jet Li), a swordsman from the Mount Hua Sect who intends to retire from the martial arts world ( jianghu ). His plans are derailed when he becomes entangled in a power struggle involving the Sun Moon Holy Sect .
(1992), also known as The Legend of the Swordsman , is a landmark Hong Kong wuxia film. Directed by Ching Siu-tung and produced by Tsui Hark , it is the second installment in a trilogy based loosely on Jin Yong’s novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer . Film Overview Director: Ching Siu-tung. Producer: Tsui Hark (Film Workshop). Main Cast: Jet Li as Linghu Chong. Brigitte Lin as Dongfang Bubai (Invincible Asia). Michelle Reis as Yue Lingshan (Kiddo). Rosamund Kwan as Ren Yingying. Swordsman II (1992)
Preceded by The Swordsman (1990) and followed by The East Is Red (1993). Plot Synopsis The story follows (Jet Li), a swordsman from
The primary antagonist is (Brigitte Lin), who has usurped leadership of the sect. By mastering the "Sunflower Manual" (Sacred Scroll), Dongfang Bubai has gained near-invincibility but at the cost of self-castration, causing a physical transformation into a more feminine form. Unaware of the villain's true identity, Linghu Chong falls in love with "her". The film culminates in a tragic confrontation as Ling must choose between his feelings and his duty. Critical and Commercial Impact Swordsman 2: Plot and Characters - Fu Thoughts Directed by Ching Siu-tung and produced by Tsui