SHADOW

SHADOW (YING), 2018
China | DCP, Color, 116' | Chinese
Director:Zhang Yimou
Cast:Chao Deng, Li Sun, Ryan Zheng

Known for such films as House of Flying Daggers and Hero, director Zhang Yimou returns with a film in which he masterfully combines East Asian martial arts and the tradition of Chinese ink painting. Inspired by the Tai Chi diagram known as the yin-and-yang symbol, the film stands out for its visual style. Set during the Three Kingdoms era, the film focuses on an exiled king’s struggle to reclaim his land. While the director surprises us by using less color than he usually does, the film offers us a visual feast, mesmerizing the viewer with its stunning fight scenes shot under the ceaseless rain.