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Book and Sword 2009

Filed by Annisa on 08-15-2009 under 2009, Niki Chow, .

English Title: The Book and the Sword
Chinese Title: 書劍恩仇錄
Cantonese Title: Syu Gim Yan Chau Luk
Original Author: Jin Yong
Screenwriter: Liu Kui Xu
Chief Producers: Wang Peng Ju, Yin Lian He, Ou Zhi Ren
Cast: Qiao Zhen Yu, Adam Cheng, Niki Chow, Lu Chen, Liu Ying, Deep Ng, Chen Sha Li, Liu Nai Yi, Qi Fang, Li Yuan, Bryan Leung, Wong Yat Fei, Yuen Qiu, Li Dong Lin, You Ya Hui, Zhang Ping, Li Shi Peng, Zhong Liang, Liu De Kai, Wang Gang, etc.
Length: 40 Episodes
Broadcast: 2009
Genre: Costume, Wuxia, Politics, Action
Official Site: Link
Opening Video: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=81CH1HJZ
Ending Video: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=VHO43KB8

Synopsis

The rebellious Red Flower Society, led by their charismatic leader Chan Ka Lok (Qiao Zhen Yu), attempts to assassinate the Ching Emperor Qian Long (Adam Cheng). As Chan and his fellow fighters organize to carry out their goal however, a shocking discovery leads to a fierce showdown, and Chan is exiled to the western frontier. There, he meets the legendary Princess Fragrance (Liu Ying). Together with the nomads and their leader Huo Qing Tong (Niki Chow), Chan executes a daring return to the capital and an audacious plan to capture Qian Long once and for all. Filled with spectaclar martial arts action, The Book and the Sword is a rousing tale of honor, patriotism, and brotherly love.

Comments

Mainland wuxia series Book and Sword (2008) will get its DVD with English subtitles release on September 18, 2009. You can now place an order at YesAsia. The listed price is on the high end but considering the production quality and cast, it’s not that bad. I’m not sure if I’ll be ordering this DVD set yet since I’m a little low on the budget side, but the cover definitely attracts me. Niki Chow gets placed front and center, in between and before the two male leads! I know it’s probably not the official cover but being in front of Adam Cheng? That’s quite a feat.

I’ve watched 4 episodes of this series some 2-3 months ago and was rather impressed, albeit not understanding any of the dialogues. Thus, I would love to continue to the end, but that depends a lot on the size of my wallet. I’ll probably search around first to see if any kind soul has ripped the subtitles. If you happen to know, do share. In the meantime, enjoy the opening and ending theme.