Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Hong Kong, Taiwan, USA, 2000)
Original version with subtitles
Directed by: Ang Lee
Age rating: 12
Running time: 1 hour 59 minutes
Ang Lee’s masterpiece, newly restored, artistically exquisite and enchantingly staged: ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ was nominated for ten Oscars and won four of the coveted awards.
In Qing Dynasty China, the swordsman Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat) wishes to finally retire and start a new life. To do so, he entrusts his sword to his companion Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh), with whom he shares an ill-fated and secret love. She is to deliver his sword, known as ‘Green Destiny’, to the honourable Sir Te (Sihung Lung). He agrees to act as guardian of the legendary sword, but nothing more. When the sword is stolen one evening by a masked figure, a frantic chase begins, and with it the battle for justice. For the symbolic significance of the sword is of such great value that its bearer could gain immense influence. No matter which side of the law they stand on…
