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An Eternal Combat

天地玄門

Synopsis

In late 15th century China, The Master, a Taoist priest, has been destined to fight the Japanese Demon King; a vengeful spirit who has power over the forest. The Demon King has fallen in love with a woman named Gigi and forces her to be his bride. As The Master begins his fateful battle with the Demon King, they’re unexpectedly thrust into a time vortex which transports them 500 years into the future to modern-day Hong Kong wherein they discover Gigi’s reincarnation, who is being terrorized by her vicious ex-boyfriend, Ben.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Thomas Yip Shing-Hong
Screenplay & Story
Hoh Dung
Original Score
Philip Chan Fei-Lit
Original Title
天地玄門
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Cantonese
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
Chun Sing Film Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Thomas Yip Shing-Hong

Screenplay & Story

Hoh Dung

Original Score & Music

Philip Chan Fei-Lit

Director of Photography

Chee Kok Wah

Producers

Yuen Gam-Lun

Department Leadership Roster

Thomas Yip Shing-Hong

Director

Yuen Gam-Lun

Producer

Hoh Dung

Writer

Kenneth Yee

Costume Design

Philip Chan Fei-Lit

Original Music Composer

Chee Kok Wah

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for An Eternal Combat.

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Frequently Asked Questions About An Eternal Combat

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is An Eternal Combat about?

In late 15th century China, The Master, a Taoist priest, has been destined to fight the Japanese Demon King; a vengeful spirit who has power over the forest. The Demon King has fallen in love with a woman named Gigi and forces her to be his bride. As The Master begins his fateful battle with the Demon King, they’re unexpectedly thrust into a time vortex which transports them 500 years into the future to modern-day Hong Kong wherein they discover Gigi’s reincarnation, who is being terrorized by her vicious ex-boyfriend, Ben.

Who directed An Eternal Combat?

An Eternal Combat was directed by Thomas Yip Shing-Hong.

Who stars in An Eternal Combat?

The principal cast of An Eternal Combat includes Lam Ching-Ying, Joey Wong, Shing Fui-On, Gabriel Wong Yat-Shan, Joh Chung-Sing.

When was An Eternal Combat released and how long is it?

An Eternal Combat was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for An Eternal Combat?

The original motion picture soundtrack for An Eternal Combat was composed by Philip Chan Fei-Lit.