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Blood Letter
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Wikipedia article
'Thin mnh anh hng' (), known as 'Blood Letter' and 'Sword of the Assassin' in English,http://www.easternkicks.com/reviews/sword-of-the-assassin is a 2012 Vietnamese martial arts action fantasy directed by Victor Vu, produced by Phuong Nam Films and Saiga Films, in association with BHD. One of the most expensive Vietnamese films ever made, 'Blood Letter' is considered the first film of its kind, Kiem Hiep (Sword fighter Adventures) in Vietnam. It was released theatrically in Vietnam on January 20, 2012 by Megastar Media. The film was going to be the official submission for Vietnam to the 86th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. However, on 19 September 2013, the National Cinema Department announced that the film did not meet the AMPAS criteria for distribution.
Synopsis
Adapted from a popular novel 'Bc Huyt Th' by Bi Anh Tn, based on the life of Nguyn Anh V, a Royal court officer during the era of Emperor L Thnh Tng. The film begins with a young boy arriving at the shore of a remote monastery. The boy grows up under the care and martial arts tutelage of the lone monk who cares for the temple. Twelve years later, Nguyen Vu discovers his true identity, that he is the lone descendant of the nobleman Nguyn Tri, who was beheaded, along with the rest of his family, when he was implicated in the death of the King. Two eunuchs from the Royal Court learn the truth and when they try to escape are hunted down. One of the eunuchs writes his testimony in blood before he dies and this Blood Letter disappears. Nguyen Vu then embarks on a quest to find this letter so that he may clear his grandfather's name. Along the way he meets two sisters who are also on a quest to carry out vengeance against the Royal Court.
Cast
* Huynh Dong as Nguyen Vu
* Midu as Hoa Xuan
* Van Trang as Empress Dowager Tuyn T
* Khuong Ngoc as Tran Tuong Quan
* Van Anh as L Nghi Dn, Prince of Lng Sn
* Minh Thuan as Su Phu
* Jaivee Mai The Hiep as Le Dai Nhan
References
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