 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 films were  _Ying xiong (2002)_ (qv) (Hero), and  _Shu shan zheng zhuan (2001)_ (qv) (Zu Warriors). In April 2004,  this film was given a limited U.S. theatrical release. Hero was  given a successful wide release in September 2004. Zu Warriors was  released straight