Swordsmen of the Passes-Uncle Donger

Overview

Dong Erbo, born into a scholarly family, resolves grievances through his benevolence and righteousness. The film establishes his chivalrous image through scenes like Dong Erbo caring for the daughter of the murderer of his father, writing a certificate of indebtedness in blood to a robber, and freeing a young man who accidentally killed a relative. He takes in and protects an orphan swordsman, ultimately dying during a crackdown by government troops. The film uses a rugged visual language to depict the desolate geography of the West, and through the portrayal of these chivalrous men who relentlessly avenge their enemies, it conveys the philosophy that "the sword cannot subdue anyone."

Cast

Sun Haiying

Dong Erbo

Miao Pu

Cui Er

Yonggui Li

Lao Ba

Wang Dazhi

Xue Bozi

Yuan Feng

Mao Wa

Yang Shu

Li Xiner

Wang Dongjing

Ye Lizi

Ye Jing

Hua Lingzi

Chen Weichen

Shuan Lao

Lin Danjun

Xian Taiye