The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2017): Cast & Plot
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a 2017 action drama starring Michael Miu Kiu-Wai as Huang YaoShi, Li Yitong and Meng Ziyi. It runs 45 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 45 min
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Chinese - After the credits
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What Is The Legend of the Condor Heroes About?
The premise of The Legend of the Condor Heroes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the backdrop of the Jin-Song Wars, the story follows two women who flee with their unborn children after their husbands are killed. The sons, Guo Jing and Yang Kang, are raised apart, developing contrasting personalities: Guo Jing is honest and loyal but not particularly bright, while Yang Kang is cunning and deceitful. Their paths eventually cross, along with their respective loves, Huang Rong and Mu Nianci. The narrative centers on Guo Jing and Huang Rong's journey and their challenges against powerful adversaries known as the Five Greats.
The Legend of the Condor Heroes Cast & Characters
Michael Miu Kiu-Wai leads the cast as Huang YaoShi, with Li Yitong as Huang Rong and Meng Ziyi as Mu NianCi.
- Michael Miu Kiu-Wai as Huang YaoShi
- Li Yitong as Huang Rong
- Meng Ziyi as Mu NianCi
- Chen Xingxu as Wang YangKang
Also Starring in The Legend of the Condor Heroes
· 1 more- Yang Xuwen Guo jing
The Legend of the Condor Heroes Plot Summary
What happens in The Legend of the Condor Heroes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in imperial China, amid the long wars between the Jurchen-led Jin Empire and the Han-majority Song Empire, the tale follows two sworn brothers who vow a lifelong bond for their unborn children: if the children are of the same sex, they will be sworn siblings; if they are of opposite sexes, they will become a married pair.
One day, Yang Tiexin’s wife, Bao Xiruo, saves a wounded Jurchen warrior who turns out to be Wanyan Honglie, the Jin prince. Honglie’s later vengeance drives his troops to strike the brothers’ village, leaving Guo Xiaotian dead and Yang Tiexin missing in the chaos that follows.
Full summary
The whole story of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Legend of the Condor Heroes?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of the Condor Heroes?
The Legend of the Condor Heroes runs 45 minutes.
When was The Legend of the Condor Heroes released?
The Legend of the Condor Heroes was released on May 8, 2017.
Who is in the cast of The Legend of the Condor Heroes?
The Legend of the Condor Heroes stars Michael Miu Kiu-Wai as Huang YaoShi, Li Yitong as Huang Rong and Meng Ziyi as Mu NianCi, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Legend of the Condor Heroes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of the Condor Heroes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Legend of the Condor Heroes in?
The original language of The Legend of the Condor Heroes is Chinese.
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