Hero

Ancient China, silk fans fluttering, a calligrapher's brush strokes. A nameless warrior stands before the emperor, his story unfolding with three swords and a promise. Zhang Yimou lensed a nation's birth.

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Hero was released in 2002 (ZH original-language production), with a runtime of 99 minutes.