Set in 19th-century China, two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocratic woman prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face-to-face with their worst enemy, and the enduring power of love.
Publisher:Culver City, CA : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, 2001, c2000.
General Note: Based on Wo hu zang long / Wang Du Lu.Special features: Ang Lee & James Schamus commentary; Bravo making-of special: Unleashing dragons; a conversation with Michelle Yeoh; theatrical trailers; photo montage; filmographies.In Mandarin with optional soundtracks in English or French and optional subtitles in English or French ; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.Winner of 4 academy awards: Best foreign language film, Best cinematogaphy, Best art direction and Best original score. 10 Academy award nominations.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Photography, Peter Pau ; action choreography, Yuen Wo Ping ; editor, Tim Squyres ; production/costume design, Tim Yip ; music, Tan Dun ; cello, Yo-Yo Ma.