Chinese kung fu drama, "Brotherhood of Blades," opens in theaters today.
Set during the late Ming Dynasty, the film tells the story of three close friends who serve as royal guards that are sent to hunt down a powerful eunuch, Wei Zhongxian, who is exiled from the capital.
But as they set on their task, the trio begin to see a conspiracy unfold.
The film stars mainland actress Cecilia Liu, actor Wang Qianyuan and Taiwan actor Chang Chen.
"Brotherhood" director Lu Yang says the film is not a traditional kung fu flick, as romance plays a heavy role in the story.
Lu previously won a Golden Rooster Award for Best Directorial Debut for his work on the 2010 film "The Spectacular Theatre".
He is considered part of a group of new-generation directors, which includes recent hit-makers Guo Jingming and Han Han.
