 One of three Chinese films acquired by Miramax in 2002 for major  U.S. distribution following the success of  _Wo hu cang long (2000)_ (qv). The other two films were  _Siu lam juk kau (2001)_ (qv) (Shaolin Soccer) and  _Ying xiong (2002)_ (qv) (Hero). The latter films were eventually  given U.S. theatrical releases in 2004. This film was released  straight