The Hidden Sword 2017
In Xu Haofeng's gripping martial-arts drama The Hidden Sword (2017), a grieving widow and her enigmatic accomplice—a man claiming to be her late husband—devise a cunning plan to extract forbidden secrets from an elderly sword master.
Director: Xu Haofeng
Cast
Xu Qing
阚智慧
Zhang Aoyue
孔鼎义
Jessie Li
青青
Huang Jue
沈飞雪
Geng Le
二堡
Chen Kuan-Tai
Li Guangjie
Li Bo
Xiong Xinxin
Ma Daming
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hidden Sword (2017) about?
A grieving widow and her impostor partner scheme to steal secrets from a revered sword master, but their deception unravels under the scrutiny of his conflicted grandson and his adopted sister. The film weaves a story of ambition, loyalty, and hidden desires set against the world of martial arts.
Who directed The Hidden Sword?
Xu Haofeng directed The Hidden Sword, bringing his signature blend of intense action and emotional depth to this period drama.
Who stars in The Hidden Sword?
The film features lead performances from Xu Qing, Zhang Aoyue, Jessie Li, Huang Jue, and veteran actor Chen Kuan-Tai.
Is The Hidden Sword (2017) worth watching?
While IMDb ratings are not yet available, The Hidden Sword offers a rich blend of martial-arts choreography and dramatic tension. Fans of period dramas with layered storytelling and high-stakes deception will find much to appreciate in this 137-minute journey.
How long is The Hidden Sword?
The Hidden Sword has a runtime of 137 minutes.
About The Hidden Sword (2017) — A martial-arts drama of deception, loyalty, and forbidden secrets
In Xu Haofeng's gripping martial-arts drama The Hidden Sword (2017), a grieving widow and her enigmatic accomplice—a man claiming to be her late husband—devise a cunning plan to extract forbidden secrets from an elderly sword master. As tension tightens between deception and desire, the master's conflicted grandson must navigate the treacherous line between loyalty to his grandfather and his deep affection for his adopted sister, whose own loyalties hang in the balance.
Beneath the film's raw action beats pulses a melancholic core: duty versus love, truth versus sacrifice, all framed by the austere beauty of traditional swordplay. With Xu Qing leading the cast in a tale where every move carries the weight of betrayal, The Hidden Sword (2017) delivers a story of intrigue and emotional peril set against the backdrop of classical martial arts.
