The Wild Blade of Strangers

Set during the decline of the Tang Dynasty, the story follows Tian Anye, a charcoal seller who becomes accidentally involved in a political conspiracy. After the Prince of Liang seizes power and secretly kills the heir to the throne, Tian Anye finds himself caught in a violent conflict. As he fights through battles where loyalties are unclear, the truth about the people of Liang City and his own hidden secrets are revealed. The conflict concludes with Tian Anye fighting imperial forces to rescue a mother and child while fleeing the city of Chang'an.

This Chinese action drama was directed by Li Wei and written by Li Meng. The film features a cast of 22 credited actors, led by Zhang Jin in the role of Tian Anye, alongside Geng Le, Xia Meng, Jiang Luxia, Liu Hua, and Liu Fengchao. Produced by Song Jia, the movie has a runtime of 102 minutes. Based on 162 votes, the film holds a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb.