Saviour of the Soul

Saviour of the Soul
Film poster
Directed by	Corey Yuen David Lai Jeffrey Lau
Screenplay by	Jeffrey Lau Wong Kar-wai
Produced by	David Lai Jessica Chan
Starring	Andy Lau Anita Mui
Cinematography	Peter Pau Lee Tak-wai Simon Li
Edited by	Poon Hung Hai Kit-wai
Music by	Anthony Lun Tang Siu-lam
Production company	Teamwork Motion Pictures
Distributed by	Newport Entertainment
Release date	19 December 1991 (1991-12-19)
Running time	98 minutes
Country	Hong Kong
Language	Cantonese
Box office	HK$20,476,495

Saviour of the Soul (alternative Chinese title: 魔宮奇俠) is a 1991 Hong Kong martial arts action film. Although the film shares the same Chinese title as Louis Cha's The Return of the Condor Heroes, it is unrelated to the novel. Saviour of the Soul II was released in the following year, but both films are not related to each other. Saviour of the Soul is the first film produced by star Andy Lau's film company, Teamwork Motion Pictures, and was a critical and commercial success, grossing over HK$20 million at the Hong Kong box office.

Plot

Ching, May-kwan and Siu-chuen are famous mercenaries who capture wanted criminals for a living. However, they are involved in a love triangle, as Siu-chuen is in love with May-kwan, but May-kwan is in love with Ching and has been expressing her feelings for him all the time. May-kwan killed Silver Fox's mentor earlier and the Fox seeks vengeance on her. When Ching finally decides to propose marriage to May-kwan, Siu-chuen is killed by the Fox while trying to save May-kwan. May-kwan leaves Ching secretly to keep him out of trouble, but Ching constantly seeks her. One year later, Ching finally finds May-kwan, but learns that she has been poisoned by a spell. Ching and May-kwan join forces to defeat Silver Fox and the villains and they roam the world together as a couple.

Cast

• Andy Lau as Ching / Chun
• Anita Mui as Yiu May-kwan / Yiu May-wai
• Aaron Kwok as Silver Fox
• Gloria Yip as Wai-heung
• Kenny Bee as Siu-chuen
• Carina Lau as Madam of Pets
• Corey Yuen as Master
• Danny Poon as Mr Ford
• Henry Fong as Old Eagle
• Poon Fong-fong
• Maggie Chan
• Yip San
• Joanna Chan
• Matthew Wong

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
Ceremony	Category	Recipient	Outcome
11th Hong Kong Film Awards
	Best Supporting Actor	Aaron Kwok	Nominated
	Best Cinematography	Peter Pau	Won
	Best Film Editing	Poon Hung, Hai Kit-wai	Nominated
	Best Art Direction	Yee Chung-Man	Won
	Best Action Choreography	Yuen Tak	Nominated
29th Golden Horse Awards	Best Cinematography	Peter Pau	Nominated
	Best Art Direction	Yee Chung-Man	Nominated
	Best Makeup & Costume Design	Shirley Chan	Nominated
	Best Action Choreography	Yuen Tak	Nominated

See also

• Andy Lau filmography
• Anita Mui filmography
• Aaron Kwok filmography

External links

• Saviour of the Soul at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase
• Saviour of the Soul at Hong Kong Cinemagic
• Saviour of the Soul at IMDb