Fantasy film adapted from popular video game to screen in October
The action-packed fantasy film “Legend of the Ancient Sword” will hit cinemas across China from October 1.
The film is adapted from a popular video game which has developed a large fan base in China since 2010.
It was directed by British filmmaker Renny Harlin, whose credits include “Die Hard II” and “Skiptrace.”
Starring Chinese-American singer and actor Leehom Wang and Chinese mainland actress Song Qian, the film centers around the adventures of a group of young people looking for an ancient sword in order to fight evil.
It portrays a fantasy martial arts world with stunning visual effects. The film is a new spin-off production of the hit game which has already been developed into a TV series.