this is a CGI-heavy, wuxia film in the traditional sense with a slight twist. it has actions, drama, jianghu intrigue, and romance. the cinematography leans more on artistic aesthetic. there are some beautiful martial arts choreography, acrobatics, string-fu, but enhanced with lots of CGIs. this film is not about hero vs villain, or about heroic achievements, but more about the fragility, dichotomy and complexity of a human being.

i would recommend watching this film on a large screen to better appreciate the CGIs and aesthetic appeal. it is actually uncommon in traditional wuxia stories to have a major character filled with facial tattos.