Dragon Blade

PLOT SUMMARY

Set in the Han Dynasty's reign in China, the story revolves around Huo An (Jackie Chan). Huo, is a hun who loses his family and was brought up by Han general Huo Qubing. Huo An grows up with strong values of peace and courage instilled in him. He becomes the leader of the protection squad of Silk Route that maintains stability and harmony in the region.

Falsely framed under smuggling charges, the squad members are sent to Wild Geese Gate, a marooned town to undergo forced labour. Huo AN soon discovers that laborers are mean, unhelpful and can't bring themselves to trust one another. The crucial bonding factor was missing from the group.

Roman General flees with his legion to the east following a coup in his country. Lucius was entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the young crown prince Publius, of the Parthian Empire. Publius falls prey to the evil plots of his treacherous brother Tiberius who wants to kill the little child. Lucius and his platoon arrive at Wild Geese Gate. After a preemptive attack and a needless duel between Huo An and Lucius, a sandstorm brings the fight to a halt. Huo An gives Lucius shelter and discovers his story about how he had to flee to save the young child who was blinded by his evil brother.

The Wild Geese resurrection was to be completed in 15 days which was an impossible feat. But Lucius offers to help them with his designs and ensures that it will be complete in the stipulated time. Huo An's efforts bring together men from all the countries to complete the job at hand. The day of the task being completed, there is a celebration where Huo An sings a festive song in Chinese and young Publius sings the anthem of his kingdom which moves everyone to tears.

Tiberius and his army reach the Silk Route and approaches the Wild Geese Gate. When Huo An finds this out, he goes back to find reinforcements from friends. An ally and team-mate of Huo An ditches him which delays his return. In the meantime, Lucius is captured by Tiberius and tortured. the little Publius' caretaker commits suicide with the child in his arms.

Huo An loses his wife in an attck but he still goes back to discover what happened while he was gone. Huo An goes to Tiberius in the pretext of surrndering but actually to rescue Lucius who is blinded and kept in a solitary cell. Lucius begs Huo An to relieve him of his pain and entrusts him with the charge of his army. Keeping the promise made to his dying friend, Huo An's allies and Tiberius' army battle it out. Huo An's allies were almost defeated when the Parthian army comes on field and accuse Tiberius of killing the ruler as well as the crown prince. What follows in a hand-fight between Huo An and Tiberius. The latter kills himself and dies singing the anthem of the legion.