Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield

Set during the Ming Dynasty, this historical action drama follows Shen Lian, a member of the imperial guard who is targeted by a political conspiracy. To clear his name and that of his associates, he must uncover the truth behind a plot involving government officials and rebels. His efforts to prove his innocence lead him to Bei Zhai, a wanted woman who holds key information regarding the scheme.

Directed by Lu Yang, this film is the second entry in a series following his 2014 movie Brotherhood of Blades. Lu Yang also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Chen Shu and Yu Yang. The movie stars Chang Chen as Shen Lian and Yang Mi as Bei Zhai, with a supporting cast that includes Zhang Yi, Lei Jiayin, Xin Zhilei, and King Shih-Chieh. The production was a collaborative effort between several companies, including Tencent Penguin Pictures and Huace Film & TV.

The film received a moderate reception from audiences, earning a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb from 2,400 votes and a 6.8/10 on TMDB based on 126 votes.