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Dao’s Wish
Dao came to live with her grandfather after her father went bankrupt, but her cousins who lived in the same house did not particularly like her, so she left for Bangkok, hopefully to find some work there. In Bangkok, she met a taxi driver whom she had helped once, they get along very well, he even found her a job in a women clothes designing store. When he asked her to marry him, she didn’t refuse but want him to wait until he has saved enough money to start a family. One day she was taken to a birthday party of a young millionaire, at the party she soon learned that her taxi driver actually is that young millionaire.
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Plot Summary
In this martial arts fantasy, a young man named Dao embarks on a perilous journey after his village is destroyed. He seeks out a legendary master to learn the ultimate fighting techniques, hoping to avenge his people and restore peace to the land. Along the way, he encounters mystical creatures, treacherous opponents, and discovers hidden truths about his own destiny.
Critical Reception
Dao's Wish is a typical example of early 1980s Hong Kong martial arts cinema, characterized by its energetic fight choreography and fantastical elements. While not a critical darling, it found a dedicated audience among fans of the genre for its ambitious action sequences and classic revenge narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intricate and fast-paced fight scenes.
Noted for its adherence to traditional martial arts storytelling tropes.
Some found the plot to be predictable, but appreciated the visual spectacle.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to limited widespread data for this specific film. However, similar martial arts films from this era often garnered appreciation for their unique fight choreography and escapist themes.
Fun Fact
The film features extensive use of wire-fu, a technique that allows martial artists to perform seemingly gravity-defying leaps and movements, which was a hallmark of many Hong Kong action films of this period.
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