Dragon

The events unfold in 1917, a turbulent year in Republican China characterized by warlord influence and social upheaval. The period blends rural life with secret networks of skilled fighters and a legacy of violence from old dynasties. The plot uses Liu Jinxi's past as Tang Long to frame the present conflict, linking personal history to national turmoil.

Set in Liu Village, a rural town in Yunnan Province during the Republic of China era in 1917. The village is a tight-knit community with a mix of ordinary life and hidden martial arts legends. When bandits threaten the local general store, the stakes extend beyond a single crime, drawing in powerful past loyalties and dangerous factions.

🪪 Identity

Liu Jinxi lives under a carefully crafted public persona, concealing his true identity as Tang Long, second-in-command of the 72 Demons. The story explores the tension between past power and present restraint, showing how secrets shape decisions and relationships. His willingness to distance himself from the demons reveals both responsibility and longing for a normal life. The tension between who he was and who he chooses to be drives the drama.

👪 Family & Duty

Family serves as both motivation and vulnerability. Liu's wife Yu and their two sons become entangled in the danger that follows him, testing his dedication to them. The Master’s demands threaten to fracture the family, forcing confrontations between love, protection, and sacrifice. In the end, Liu must weigh keeping his family safe against refusing to surrender his past.

⚖️ Justice & Power

Xu Baijiu embodies uncompromising law and skepticism toward reform, challenging Liu's claim of change. The film probes the limits of justice when personal history blurs the line between protector and threat. The fake death plan and the final duel raise questions about truth, leverage, and the cost of mercy. The climactic confrontation culminates in a moment where power, justice, and fate collide.