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Action. In the early 19th century, martial arts warrior Li Mu Bai prepares to end his career and so dispense with his 400 year-old legendary sword, known as Green Destiny. He passes the sword to Yu Shu Lien, a female warrior whom he secretly loves. On her way to Beijing with the sword, Yu meets a young woman, Jen, who is desperately unhappy since she is about to enter into an arranged marriage. When the sword is stolen by a masked female thief, Yu sets out to get it back.

Set in early 19th century China, the story of a martial arts expert who entrusts his legendary jade sword, called Green Destiny to a female warrior whom he secretly loves. En route to Beijing with the sword, she meets a young woman desperately unhappy over her impending arranged marriage. When the sword is stolen by a masked female thief, the warrior sets out to recover it.

Budget reported as $15 million.

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