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Monday, 8 October 2012

Chinese swordfighting drama: Return of the Condor Heroes

This 1983 TVB adaptation of Jin Yong's swordplay novel is considered to be one of the best TV version. Andy Lau and Idy Chan play Yang Guo and Xiao Long Nu to perfection. Yang Guo is an orphan and is raised by Kwok Jing and Wong Yung. He is later sent to Wu Tang to learn martial art. However, he is always bullied by fellow disciples. One day, he accidentally enters the "forbidden back mountain" and is rescued by Xiao Long Nu. Xiao Long Nu teaches him martial skills and they slowly develops feelings for each other. This teacher-pupil love is forbidden at that time and they are forced to separate. Yang Guo leaves the "ancient grave" to investigate his father's death and also to look for Xiao Long Nu. Will this ill-fated couple reunite in the end? Watch this serial, to see what heroism and true love is all about.

Look out for the appearances of Stephen Chow, Francis Ng and Bobby Au Yeong as extras in this serial.

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