Qinglong is the name given to the leader of the Jin yi wei, who are an elite guard of the emperor of the Ming dynasty. The Jin yi wei are all orphans trained from childhood to be agents who can bypass the law when necessary. As the leader of the Jin yi wei, Qinglong carries a box that contains fourteen blades made for uses ranging from interrogation to assassination. When the emperor is betrayed, Qinglong finds himself alone, injured, and hunted by the men he once led.

This was a fairly decent action movie. Though it takes place in a historical setting, the historical accuracy is somewhat questionable. The plot isn't original, though it's not terrible. The action is decent and most of the effects are passable, but some are pretty lacking. The movie will require subtitles for most viewers, but this is something worth checking out if you enjoy action movies that are in an Asian setting. ﾠIf that's not something you enjoy, you can safely pass on it.