Brotherhood of Blades
2014 · Movie · NR · 111 min · ★ 6.7 · 63% critics
In the late Ming Dynasty, three sworn brothers serving as imperial secret police are sent to track down a powerful former court figure living in exile. After completing the mission, they discover it was only the first step in a larger conspiracy that threatens to pull them deeper into danger and distrust.
Also known as Xiu Chun Dao
Where to watch
Streaming on Hi-YAH!.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Original title
- 绣春刀
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-08-07
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Critic score
- 63/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (185 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a Ming-era action thriller built around loyalty, secret missions, and a widening conspiracy; Not for you if you dislike political intrigue or prefer lighter fantasy like The Yinyang Master.
Pros: fast-moving historical intrigue; brotherhood under pressure; escalating conspiracy | Cons: political details can confuse; heavy on plotting; limited emotional warmth
Cast & crew
Chang Chen
as Shen Lian
Liu Shishi
as Zhou Miaotong
Wang Qianyuan
as Lu Jianxing
Li Dongxue
as Jin Yichuan
Nie Yuan
as Zhao Jingzhong
King Shih-chieh
as Wei Zhongxian
Ye Qing
as Zhang Yan
Zhou Yiwei
as Ding Xiu
Zhu Dan
as Wei Ting
Zhao Lixin
as Han Kuang
Directed by Lu Yang