Hero

Yimou Zhang directs this martial arts action feature starring Jet Li. In Ancient China, the king of the northern province of Qin (Daoming Chen) is under constant threat of assassination attempts. Three assassins in particular are the cause of much fear in the palace: Broken Sword (Tony Leung Chiu Wai), Sky (Donnie Yen) and Flying Snow (Maggie Cheung).

When a minor local official (Li) comes to the palace to relay the information that he has managed to overcome the three adversaries, the king invites him to tell the story of his incredible victory.