This series from china is one of the best television series ever produced.

each movie length episode reflects on the story of a a different "swordsman" and tells his tale.

set in period ancient china each episode gives a feel of a big budget movie, the visuals are unparalleled, no expense has been spared recreating ancient china, the sets and scenery are breathtaking, and the story lines and acting are of the highest quality.

this series was shown on Australian television on SBS and for the few of us fortunate to see it, they were a must watch.

unfortunately there is very little information out there on this series, and it is almost impossible to source.

Mandarin-language cinema across Mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore explores historical reflection, cultural identity, and personal sacrifice, often expressed through poetic visuals and sweeping narratives. In Mainland China, this takes the form of allegory and large-scale epics that reflect on national history. Taiwan emphasizes intimate modernist realism, generational change, and the search for identity. Singapore contributes stories of migration, multiculturalism, and the negotiation of tradition in a globalized city.

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