Back to the Past

What it’s about

Hong Siu-lung has spent two decades hiding with his family in the Qin Dynasty, but the emperor—once his student—keeps him under constant surveillance. Just as the ruler is about to consolidate power over the six conquered states, a mysterious squad strikes with advanced arms that could only have come from Hong’s own era. The attack forces the two men to face the rift they have ignored for years, since the future now hinges on how they resolve their shared history.

What hooks you

Sammo Hung designs the action, while the cast includes Luis Kuri and Raymond Lam. It extends the story of the television series “A Step into the Past”, which was based on a novel by Huang Yi.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who like time-travel tales set in ancient China, where modern knowledge clashes with imperial power. It suits viewers who enjoy action comedies with historical intrigue and reluctant partnerships.