Details on the of the Ming Dynasty setting.
: Over 70% of the film was shot using handheld cameras to create a tense, immersive atmosphere. Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield
: During a mission to eliminate rebels, Shen Lian accidentally kills a fellow guard, Ling Yunkai , while trying to save a mysterious painter named Bei Zhai . Details on the of the Ming Dynasty setting
: Critics noted its "noir touches," comparing it to modern detective stories like L.A. Confidential or The Bourne Identity but set in the 17th century. Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield