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Shi Qi
When Seventeen was two, his father abandoned him at a hotel and died that same night. The boy was taken in by a wealthy couple from Beijing who raised him in luxury; until, years later, police reunited him with his birth mother. Forced to leave the only home he knew, Seventeen struggles to adapt to rural poverty and a controlling mother traumatized by loss. Though she loves him deeply, her fear of losing him again becomes suffocating, even preventing him from taking his high school entrance exam. Meanwhile, his former adoptive parents return to the village and adopt another child, whose privileged life becomes a painful reminder of what Seventeen lost. Torn between gratitude and longing, Seventeen dreams of escaping back to the city through education but must first find the strength to reclaim his future.
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Plot Summary
In the late Qing Dynasty, a loyal warrior is framed for a crime and forced to flee. He seeks refuge with a group of rebels who are planning to overthrow the corrupt government. As he becomes entangled in their dangerous mission, he must confront his past and fight for justice.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its action sequences and Donnie Yen's performance, but criticism for its predictable plot and historical inaccuracies.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense and well-choreographed fight scenes.
Criticized for a generic plot that borrows heavily from other martial arts films.
Donnie Yen delivers a strong performance, showcasing his signature action style.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to limited release and distribution.
Fun Fact
Donnie Yen, known for his prolific martial arts film career, also served as the action choreographer for 'Shi Qi'.
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