The Great Magician

In 1920s Beijing, a warlord's quest for his seventh wife becomes entangled in a mystery of magic and deception as an illusionist named Chang Hsien returns from abroad to reclaim his lost love, Liu Yin. But will he trick the warlord or be outsmarted by him? The film masterfully weaves comedy, drama, and romance with elements of fantasy and action, as Chang's true intentions are slowly revealed in a thrilling game of cat and mouse.