The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war General Yang is ambushed and killed. His widow and the entire family set out to avenge his death and defend the country.
The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war General Yang is ambushed and killed. His widow and the entire family set out to avenge his death and defend the country.
The film's central narrative champions unwavering loyalty, duty, and patriotism in defending the nation and its traditional order, despite featuring strong female protagonists, which aligns its dominant themes with conservative values.
The film features an all-Chinese cast, which is traditional for its cultural context, and does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative prominently showcases female empowerment through women warriors leading an army, yet it refrains from critically portraying traditional male identities, which are generally framed neutrally or positively.
The film centers on a group of female warriors who lead an army. Multiple female characters, including Mu Guiying and Granny She, are depicted engaging in and winning numerous close-quarters physical battles against male soldiers and generals using martial arts and melee weapons.
The 14 Amazons is a historical wuxia film centered on the heroic Yang family women. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plotlines present in the narrative. The film's focus is entirely on martial arts, loyalty, and defense of the realm, rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal N/A.
The film adapts the well-known Chinese legend of the Yang family's female warriors. The main characters, such as She Saihua and Mu Guiying, are canonically female in the source material and are portrayed as such in the film, consistent with their established gender.
The film is a Hong Kong production based on Chinese folklore, featuring characters who are canonically and historically Chinese. The cast consists of Chinese actors portraying these characters, aligning with their established race.
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