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IMDB Rating: 6.3

IMDB Votes: 4000

Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama

Country: China, Hong Kong

Duration: 120 min

Plot tags: epic, breathtaking, exciting, serious, lyrical, historical drama, atmospheric, realistic, contemplative, road movie