Limited Edition version. Directed by Tsui Hark, Peking Opera Blues (1986) stars Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh, and Cherie Chung in a genre-blending Hong Kong production set during the early years of the Chinese Republic. The story follows three women whose lives intersect within a Peking Opera troupe amid political unrest and revolutionary intrigue. Combining action, comedy, and historical setting, the film is regarded as a notable example of 1980s Hong Kong cinema. Arrow Video Having already proven himself a master of kinetic action with Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain, legendary director Tsui Hark would add lashings of comedy and frenzied expressionism to spectacular effect with 1986s Peking Opera Blues. Beijing, 1913. In a time of violent turmoil when local tyrants vie for supremacy, three womens lives converge in the local Peking Opera house. Together they hatch a revolutionary plan to stop president Yuan Shikai from reinstating the monarchy and proclaiming himself emperor. With the help of a righteous freedom-fighter and a disillusioned palace guard, the rebels must use all their wits and brawn to protect their democratic principles and save the emerging Chinese republic. Showcasing all of Tsuis talent for visual spectacle and featuring captivating performances from Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh and Cherie Chung in the three leading roles, Peking Opera Blues is an explosive thrill ride presented here in a stunning 4K restoration and packed with extras. Från IMDB: Set in chaotic 1920s China, when warlords fought each other for power while Sun Yat-Sens underground movement tried to establish a democratic republic, the movie tells the story of three young women and two young men who are thrown together. One young woman grabs a box of jewels during the looting when one warlord takes Peking. A deserting soldier joins her, but the jewels end up at the Peking Opera. Here w