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The Sword Identity is a 2011 Chinese wuxia film directed by Xu Haofeng, set during the Ming Dynasty. The narrative follows a swordsman seeking to gain recognition for his martial arts style against opposition from established military factions and martial arts schools. The film is noted for its restrained, realistic approach to combat choreography, contrasting with the more theatrical style common in the wuxia genre.
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What is the plot of The Sword Identity?
The 2011 film follows Liang Henlu, a swordsman who tries to establish a new martial arts style in the Southern Chinese city of Guancheng. Four established martial arts families reject him, partly because they mistake his weapon for a forbidden Japanese sword. [Plot summary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_Identity)
Why is Liang Henlu's sword controversial in The Sword Identity?
The weapon resembles a Japanese sword, so conservative Chinese martial arts masters initially treat it as foreign and illegitimate. The film later links it to the Chinese-made sword used by General Qi Jiguang during the Ming Dynasty.
Who directed The Sword Identity and who plays Liang Henlu?
Xu Haofeng directed the film, and Song Yang plays Liang Henlu. The film has a reported runtime of 108 minutes. [Film details](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_Identity)
Is The Sword Identity similar to Wong Kar-wai's The Grandmaster?
Both are Chinese martial arts films, but The Sword Identity focuses on martial arts schools, weapon legitimacy, and a newcomer challenging local masters. The Grandmaster, released in 2013, centers on Ip Man and was directed by Wong Kar-wai.
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