If you like Jackie Chan, major action and battle scenes, and ancient Chinese culture, all mixed in with just the right touch of comedy and romance, then this film is surely for you.
The film's title is "Myth" and its plot involves an ancient general of the Qin Dynasty, who was tasked with escorting a princess from Korea as a concubine to the Chinese Emperor. The mission goes awry, and the two of them get separated from their convoy as they struggle to make their way to the Chinese capital, slowly bonding on the way. While they both realize that they have feelings for each other, the general chooses his duty to the Emperor over his love for the princess, and the two are forced to go their separate ways.
Thousands of years later, a Hong Kong archaeologist named Jack, the apparent reincarnation of the ancient Chinese general, has recurring dreams of his ancient past, leading him on a journey which finally reunites with his long-lost love, only to have tragedy fall once again just when happiness seems within their grasp. The Chinese song in the movie, "Beautiful Myth" which features both Chinese and Korean lyrics, is one of the most moving pieces of music I have ever heard.
A beautiful and gripping story of just how elusive happiness is when paired with the burden of responsibility, as well as a testament to the long-lasting nature of true love.
The film's title is "Myth" and its plot involves an ancient general of the Qin Dynasty, who was tasked with escorting a princess from Korea as a concubine to the Chinese Emperor. The mission goes awry, and the two of them get separated from their convoy as they struggle to make their way to the Chinese capital, slowly bonding on the way. While they both realize that they have feelings for each other, the general chooses his duty to the Emperor over his love for the princess, and the two are forced to go their separate ways.
Thousands of years later, a Hong Kong archaeologist named Jack, the apparent reincarnation of the ancient Chinese general, has recurring dreams of his ancient past, leading him on a journey which finally reunites with his long-lost love, only to have tragedy fall once again just when happiness seems within their grasp. The Chinese song in the movie, "Beautiful Myth" which features both Chinese and Korean lyrics, is one of the most moving pieces of music I have ever heard.
A beautiful and gripping story of just how elusive happiness is when paired with the burden of responsibility, as well as a testament to the long-lasting nature of true love.