Directed by Ang Lee • 2000 • China
Starring Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi

Two master warriors (Chow Yun-fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face-to-face with their worst enemy—and the inescapable, enduring power of love. Set against the breathtaking landscapes of nineteenth-century China, this Oscar-winning wuxia spectacle took the genre to dazzling new heights thanks to the stunning martial-arts choreography of Yuen Wo-ping.