The Great Magician (2011)

In the tumultuous aftermath of the Revolution that toppled the Qing Dynasty and gave birth to a republic, China finds herself fractured into territories ruled by warlords locked in perpetual conflict. Amidst this chaos, a lieutenant uses his enchanting magical abilities to manipulate convicts into joining a warlord's army. This warlord, harbouring a captive girl he yearns to make his seventh wife, possesses a sense of honor that prevents him from coercing her. Simultaneously, local revolutionaries are plotting the warlord's demise, seeking to resurrect the republic. Hidden within the warlord's ranks, the lieutenant is a concealed remnant of the Qing Dynasty, nursing a secret ambition to restore the Empire. Adding another layer of intrigue, a local Japanese businessman, in cahoots with the notorious Blackhawk gang, schemes to seize control. Into this turbulent maelstrom, a stranger returns from foreign lands, armed with a potent mastery of magic. His mission: to rescue the girl he once loved, the daughter of his former master and teacher. As layers of deception and intrigue unfold, the question emerges: who is the puppeteer in this intricate game of power, and who will be the ultimate victor? The Great Magician spins a tale of love, honor, and deception against the backdrop of political upheaval, where nothing is as it appears.

The Great Magician is a drama movie featuring Tony Leung Chiu-wai.

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