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Descendant of the Sun
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Descendant of the Sun

1983-12-16 · 84 min · ★ 5.6

Action · Fantasy

Yuen becomes immortal after 500 years of practising at the Dai Lor realm. His arch nemesis demon descends to earth, so he descends after him in the form of an infant. 18 years later, they come to a clash while defending a princess.

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Directors
Chor Yuen
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Derek Yee Tung-SingDerek Yee Tung-SingShue Sang / Yuen Ying
Eddie Koo Koon ChungEddie Koo Koon ChungEvil Baby Mo Ying
Cherie Chung Cho-hungCherie Chung Cho-hungPrincess
Lung Tien-hsiangLung Tien-hsiangPrince Regent
Yang Chi-ChingYang Chi-ChingPrime Minister
Wong LikWong LikThe Devil
Ai FeiAi FeiPriest Yuen Jan Ji
Yeung Ching-ChingYeung Ching-ChingBao Er
Yau Chui-LingYau Chui-LingBei Er
Louis Fan Siu-wongLouis Fan Siu-wongYoung Shue Sang
Ching MiaoChing MiaoShue Sang's Foster Father
Lui HungLui HungShue Sang's Foster Mother
Kwan FungBrother Hung
Yuen BunYuen BunPrince Regent's Bodyguard
Yuen WahYuen WahPrince Regent's Bodyguard
Wong Mei-MeiWong Mei-Mei
Shum LoShum LoRoyal Painter
Mama HungMama HungPrincess's Maid
Fung MingFung MingCarpenter
Kong ChuenKong ChuenSoldier

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