Qiu Jin (Yi Huang) inspires a revolution in the biopic THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE. Photo courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © 2011 National Arts Productions Limited.Action Biopic Streets May 15th Source: FUNimation Entertainment Official Movie Site: funimation.com/the-woman-knight-of-mirror-lake (US) Special Thanks to Tim Baxter
Packaging design for the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Photo courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © 2011 National Arts Productions Limited.FUNimation Entertainment will release THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE (????•??, Jingxiong Nüxia - Qiu Jin, 2011) in a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack on May 15th. This semi-biographical film from director Herman Yau (THE LEGEND IS BORN – IP MAN) stars Yi Huang as the female revolutionist, Qiu Jin, who dared to fight for her ideals, even in the face of certain death. Filmed with intense scenes of martial arts action, THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE burns with the fires of revolution. In late-19th century China, Qui Jin was many things: a defiant rebel armed with both blades and guns, a paramilitary leader dedicated to overthrowing an unjust government, a non-conformist who boldly donned men`s attire in spite of tradition, a radical poet whose words inspired the oppressed, and a heroic martyr whose views on equality altered history. Her steadfast resolve to improve the plight of women and her bravery in the face of tyranny led her to the executioner -- but her determination to topple the status-quo changed a nation forever. Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack: Region A/1 SRP: $29.98 Street Date: May 15, 2012 Discs: 2 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audio: Cantonese, English Subtitles: English Rating: TV14 Running Time: 115 Minutes Extras: Making Of Previews
Qiu Jin`s efforts towards equality for women brought her into conflict with the male-dominated society of late-19th century China. Photo courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © 2011 National Arts Productions Limited.About FUNimation Entertainment
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