SHADOW

  tells the story of the uneasy truce held by the Pei and Yang kingdoms. Years earlier, the Pei kingdom lost possession of the city of Jing following a duel between Pei army commander Zi Yu and the formidable warrior Yang Kang. As the), a filmmaker known for his elegant visuals and bold use of color, ’s palette is mostly restricted to black-and-white and skin tones. This look reinforces the theme of female vs. male power that runs throughout the film, something that takes on more importance after Zi Yu’s wife advises a strategy that harnesses Yin (female) energy to defeat Yang Kang.