Moon Warriors

Moon Warriors

Year: 1992

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: Cantonese

Director: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

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A kind-hearted fisherman, content with simple life, is reluctantly drawn into helping a noble emperor regain his throne from his evil brother.

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Timeline & Setting – Moon Warriors (1992)

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Time period

Location

Yin Kingdom, Lan-ling, Fei's fishing village, Mausoleum (King's tomb), Cave, Bamboo Forest

Moon Warriors unfolds across the Yin Kingdom and its surrounding landscapes, from a humble fishing village to a sacred mausoleum. The mausoleum houses the tomb of the King of Yin and becomes a focal point for destiny and confrontation. The journey also traverses the lands of Lan-ling, a network of caves, and the Bamboo Forest, where assassins and loyalties clash.

🏯 Historical setting 🗺️ Wuxia 🐟 Fishing village ⚔️ Martial arts

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Main Characters – Moon Warriors (1992)

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Fei (Andy Lau)

A simple fisherman with extraordinary sword-fighting prowess who chooses protection of others over personal gain. He embodies humility, loyalty, and a quiet strength that anchors the story in moments of chaos. Fei's resolve is tested as love and duty pull him between a peaceful life and a life of conflict.

⚔️ Hero 🌊 Fisherman 🧭 Loyal

13th Prince (Kenny Bee)

A prince of Yin whose identity and fate drive the quest for power and legitimacy. He relies on Fei and his entourage, navigating political danger while seeking an alliance with Lan-ling. Though royal, he shows vulnerability and a genuine concern for his people.

👑 Prince 🧭 Ambitious 🗡️ Noble

Mo-sin / Mok Sin Yee (Maggie Cheung)

The 13th Prince's bodyguard who initially serves as a spy for the 14th Prince, creating a pivotal betrayal. Her arc shifts as she grapples between loyalty and affection, ultimately influencing the prince's fate. She embodies the theme of moral ambiguity in war.

🕵️‍♀️ Spy 🌀 Complex 💔 Betrayal

Princess Yuet-nga (Anita Mui Yim-Fong)

The prince's fiancée, a figure of grace whose courage and love bind Fei and the 13th Prince. Her presence catalyzes key choices and sacrifices, and her death marks a turning point in the conflict.

👸 Princess 💖 Love interest 🛡️ Courageous

Lord Lanling (Chang Yi)

Ruler of Lan-ling who becomes a crucial ally in assembling forces to resist the 14th Prince. He recognizes Fei's true value and grants him tasks that shape the broader struggle for the kingdom.

🗺️ Lord 🛡️ Ally 🎖️ Strategist

14th Prince (Kelvin Wong Siu)

The power-hungry successor who seeks to seize the throne, deploying assassins and brutal force. He is the principal antagonist whose plans unravel as the conflict escalates and the siblings clash.

👑 Antagonist 🗡️ Power-hungry 🔥 War

Killer in Bamboo Forest (Tam Wai)

A chilling assassin in the Bamboo Forest whose treachery highlights the merciless nature of the feud between princes. The killer's pursuit intensifies the danger surrounding Fei and his allies.

🗡️ Assassin 🌿 Bamboo Forest 🔪 Danger

13th Prince's Bodyguard (Chin Ka-Lok)

A loyal protector to the 13th Prince, portrayed through the ensemble of danger and allegiance. His presence underscores the theme of loyalty amid political intrigue and shifting loyalties.

🛡️ Bodyguard ⚔️ Loyal 🧭 Protector

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Major Themes – Moon Warriors (1992)

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❤️ Romance

A quiet, forbidden love blossoms between Fei and Yuet-nga, driving them to protect one another despite the deadly ambitions around them. Their bond deepens as danger intensifies, giving Fei personal stakes beyond simple life. The romance adds a poignant cost to the battles between princes and their agents.

🛡️ Duty

Fei is pulled between a simple life and a sense of duty to safeguard the prince and his fiancé. The 13th Prince's cause motivates alliances with Lord Lan-ling and Fei's reluctant leadership in crisis. The characters grapple with choosing personal happiness over collective responsibility.

💔 Tragedy

The narrative is etched with losses: villagers slaughtered, trusted allies betrayed, and beloved Yuet-nga dying in Fei's arms. The collapse of the mausoleum seals multiple fates and underscores the price of power struggles. Fei's reflection at sea ties the personal grief to the larger wreckage of war.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:13

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