Hidden Blade 2023

Overview

Hidden Blade is a 2023 Chinese period spy thriller film directed by Cheng Er. The film features a cast that includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Wang Yibo, Lei Huang, and Hiroyuki Mori. The narrative follows the story of underground workers who risked their lives to send intelligence and defend the motherland. The plot is set after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a period during which the Wang Jingwei regime declared war on Britain and the United States. Classified under the genres of drama, mystery, history, and action, the film has a runtime of two hours and eight minutes. In China, the production was released on January 22, 2023, to coincide with the Chinese New Year, while the United States release followed on February 17, 2023. The film is described as a gripping tale concerning the efforts of operatives working in secret to gather information during wartime. The project explores the risks taken by these individuals as they navigate the political tensions of the era.