Against the advice of his teacher, martial arts student Su Huan-Jen uses his healing acupuncture technique on a powerful ruler. When the ruler dies, Su Huan-Jen becomes the victim of an intrigue and is forced to flee. His former friend Yu Huan, son of the deceased ruler, harnesses the magic power of the five mountains. Ancient powers awaken and a war between kingdoms breaks out. Can the monstrous beast god Quilin decide the fate of mankind?
The fine art of Budaixi ("stuffed bag theater") is anything but child's play in Taiwan. While people in Germany are literally still playing with Punch and Judy, an art form has emerged in the Far East that - thanks to fairy-tale backdrops and the use of CGI - can easily compete with US productions such as AVENGERS. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA and TIGER & DRAGON in puppet form. Acrobatic fights and fountains of blood included. Is the HARD:LINE audience ready for this opulent, unique viewing pleasure? We say: yes!
