Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

After the defeat of the Japanese, the leadership of the Communist forces are invited by Chiang Kai-shek to "discuss the state of affairs" in Chongqing, with the goal of avoiding civil war.

Won Golden Rooster Award for Best Film in 1990