A heroic tale of three blood brothers and their struggle in the midst of war and political upheaval. It is based on "The Assassination of Ma," a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) story about the killing of general Ma Xinyi.
- Genre: Action, Drama, History
- Studio: China Film Group Corporation, Applause Pictures, Media Asia Films, Beijing Jinyinma Movie & TV Culture Co., Stellar Mega Films, Chengtian Entertainment, Morgan & Chan Films, Talent Aid International, Bona Film Group
- Keyword: assassin, civil war, general, brother, dynasty, blood brother, 19th century
- Cast: Jet Li, Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Xu Jinglei, Wei Zongwan, Ku Pao-Ming