Detective Dee: Mystery Of The: Phantom Flame

(2010) is a high-octane martial arts mystery directed by Hong Kong legend Tsui Hark . Combining the investigative rigor of Sherlock Holmes with supernatural wuxia action, the film revitalized the genre and launched a successful cinematic franchise. Plot Overview

Desperate for answers, the Empress pardons her political rival, the brilliant detective (Andy Lau), after eight years of exile. Tasked with solving the "phantom flame" mystery, Dee must navigate a web of court conspiracies alongside the Empress's loyal attendant, Shangguan Jing'er (Li Bingbing), and a fierce albino judicial officer, Pei Donglai (Deng Chao). Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) - News Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Set in 689 A.D. during the Tang Dynasty, the story follows the impending coronation of (Carina Lau), China's first female ruler. Her inauguration is threatened when high-ranking officials overseeing the construction of a massive 200-foot Buddha statue begin to spontaneously combust in broad daylight. (2010) is a high-octane martial arts mystery directed