Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain
Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain

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Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain

2007
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Cantonese

Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain is a 2006 Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novels Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain and Other Tales of the Flying Fox. Directed by Andrew Lau and Tam Yau-yip, the series is a co-production by the Hong Kong companies ATV and Ciwen Pictures, with Wong Jing as producer, starring Nie Yuan, Athena Chu, Gillian Chung, Ady An, Alex Fong, Anthony Wong and Patrick Tam. It was first broadcast in Hong Kong on ATV in 2006.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Wai Man YipGenres: Action, Adventure, History, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

A young martial artist, Hu Fei, seeks revenge for his father's death, embarking on a perilous journey filled with danger and intrigue. He navigates treacherous landscapes and confronts formidable adversaries from various martial arts sects, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the martial world. Along the way, he grapples with his own identity and the true meaning of justice.

Critical Reception

The 2007 adaptation of 'Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain' received a mixed to positive reception, with praise often directed at its action sequences and visual presentation. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat convoluted, many appreciated its faithful, albeit condensed, adaptation of Jin Yong's classic wuxia novel. Audiences familiar with the source material generally enjoyed the film's portrayal of iconic characters and martial arts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dynamic fight choreography and stunning cinematography.

  • Some found the narrative pacing uneven and the plot overly complicated.

  • Generally considered a decent adaptation of a beloved wuxia story.

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Fun Fact

This adaptation is one of many screen versions of Jin Yong's extensive wuxia novel, which has been adapted into numerous television series and films since its original publication.

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