Shadow

In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a “shadow”, a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself.

With SHADOW, master director Zhang Yimou (HERO, HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS) once again pushes the boundaries of wuxia action to create a film like no other, masterfully painting a canvas of inky blacks and greys punctuated with bursts of color from the blood of the defeated. In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a “shadow”, a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself.

Critic Reviews:

• " With the colour palette of an ink wash painting, Zhang Yimou creates one of the most memorable wuxias in years. " – Andrew Heskins

• " Yimou Zhang once again reminds us of his trademark beauty, and Shadow is a significant return to form. " – Kelechi Ehenulo

• " Zhang proves that, operating in this vibrant, superficial mode, he's still capable of generating the requisite thrills. " – Luke Gorham