Blood and Blades in the Snow
雪中血刀行
Synopsis
In the 23rd year of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty, border general Zhan Congwen is framed for colluding with Japanese pirates by treacherous court officials, leading to the execution of his entire family. His son, Zhan Hong, escapes and flees to Qinchuan Town, where he meets and falls in love with Xiahou Ying. However, he soon discovers that her father, Xiahou Batian, was involved in his father’s case. As the truth slowly unravels, Zhan Hong ultimately succeeds in his vengeance and is appointed as the Commander of the Imperial Guards (Jinyiwei), continuing to purge corruption from the court.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhao Ruiyong, Chao Wei
- Screenplay & Story
- 戴叔伯
- Original Title
- 雪中血刀行
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhao Ruiyong, Chao Wei
戴叔伯
Department Leadership Roster
Zhao Ruiyong
Director
戴叔伯
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Chao Wei
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What is Blood and Blades in the Snow about?
In the 23rd year of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty, border general Zhan Congwen is framed for colluding with Japanese pirates by treacherous court officials, leading to the execution of his entire family. His son, Zhan Hong, escapes and flees to Qinchuan Town, where he meets and falls in love with Xiahou Ying. However, he soon discovers that her father, Xiahou Batian, was involved in his father’s case. As the truth slowly unravels, Zhan Hong ultimately succeeds in his vengeance and is appointed as the Commander of the Imperial Guards (Jinyiwei), continuing to purge corruption from the court.
Who directed Blood and Blades in the Snow?
Blood and Blades in the Snow was directed by Zhao Ruiyong, Chao Wei.
Who stars in Blood and Blades in the Snow?
The principal cast of Blood and Blades in the Snow includes Wang Luojia, Li Qia, Li Bo, Wang Haochi, 李栗.
When was Blood and Blades in the Snow released and how long is it?
Blood and Blades in the Snow was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.