Fang Shiyu, former Ming loyalist Hong Xiguan, and down-on-his-luck scholar Hu Huiqian swear brotherhood under triad boss Cai Jiuyi to protect the weak in 19th-century Guangzhou. Their justice crusade angers local boss Lei Laohu. Lei’s rebellious daughter Lei Tingting falls for Fang after he defeats her in contest, uniting Lei and corrupt magistrate against the triad. Despite warnings, Fang races to save Cai from an ambush, fracturing brotherly bonds and walking into deadly traps. Only Lei Tingting’s sacrifice spares him. Betrayed by allies and lovers, Fang learns that the martial world is far darker than youthful dreams.
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Xinbo Li Director
First release January 1, 2018 · Produced in China · Production 佛山珈宸影视文化有限公司, 青春年华(北京)文化传媒有限公司
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永康水滴影业有限公司
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佛山珈宸影视文化有限公司
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青春年华(北京)文化传媒有限公司
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云龙乐天(北京)影视文化传媒有限公司
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北京电影学院青年电影制片厂
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伊犁首影文化传媒有限公司
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China
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Original title
方世玉之人在江湖
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Chinese
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Chinese
Release dates
South Korea · January 1, 2018
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China · July 19, 2018
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