{"product_id":"the-sword-identity-a-k-a-wokou-倭寇的踪迹-2011","title":"The Sword Identity A.K.A. Wokou • 倭寇的踪迹 (2011)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SWORD IDENTITY\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive Chinese martial arts film from director and screenwriter Xu Haofeng, built around traditional martial arts schools, swordsmanship and the question of what makes a weapon truly Chinese. Set during the Ming Dynasty, the story follows Liang Henlu as he enters a southern Chinese town where four established martial arts families control the right to introduce new fighting methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong ago in China, four families became dedicated followers of traditional Chinese martial arts. Anyone seeking to establish a new form of kung fu had to fight his way through the gates of these powerful families. When a young fighter named Liang Henlu steps forward for a competition, his request is rejected after his unusual sword is mistaken for a Japanese weapon. He is driven out of town and even suspected of being connected to Japanese pirates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiang refuses to abandon his challenge. Determined to prove that his sword is both legitimate and unbeatable, he faces a succession of fighters and martial arts masters. As the contests unfold, the weapon's true history begins to emerge. The masters ultimately recognize the sword as a famous Chinese weapon associated with the fight against Japanese pirates, forcing them to reconsider their rigid ideas about Chinese martial arts and the weapons permitted within their traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sword Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially notable for its controlled, realistic sword fighting rather than exaggerated wire-work action. Xu Haofeng approaches martial arts as a discipline built around technique, timing, distance and tradition. The film's duels and confrontations emphasize Chinese swordsmanship and the tactical differences between established schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors of Chinese martial arts cinema will appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eThe Sword Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e for its unusual approach to the wuxia tradition. Instead of relying on a conventional revenge story, the film examines martial arts schools, historical attitudes toward weapons and the meaning of authenticity. The presence of veteran martial arts performer Yu Chenghui adds further interest for serious swordplay collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2011, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Sword Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e was Xu Haofeng's feature-film directorial debut. The film premiered on the international festival circuit and became known for its restrained approach to martial arts choreography and its reinterpretation of traditional wuxia conventions. It was also nominated for Best New Director and Best Adapted Screenplay at the Golden Horse Awards. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified A.K.A.s:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sword Identity – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e倭寇的踪迹 – Original Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWo Kou De Zong Ji – Mandarin romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWokou – Alternate English festival title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xu Haofeng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xu Haofeng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBased On:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xu Haofeng's novel The Sword Identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Song Yang, Yu Chenghui, Zhao Yuanyuan, Ma Jun, Xu Fujing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiang Henlu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Song Yang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Qiu Dongyue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yu Chenghui\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMadam Qiu \/ Gai E:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhao Yuanyuan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Qie:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ma Jun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSai Lan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xu Fujing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martial Arts, Wuxia, Action, Drama, Historical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartial Arts Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Swordsmanship, Wuxia, Traditional Kung Fu, Weapons Fighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Language:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified on the photographed DVD packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC, Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tung Ah Entertainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic Chinese martial arts and swordplay cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eShop More Chinese Swordplay \u0026amp; Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SWORD IDENTITY\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong choice for collectors interested in Chinese swordsmanship, traditional martial arts schools, wuxia action and historical kung fu cinema. 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