House of Flying Daggers (2004)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.1

Overview

During the reign of the Tang dynasty in China, a secret organization called "The House of the Flying Daggers" rises and opposes the government. A police officer called Leo sends officer Jin to investigate a young dancer ...

Starring Cast

Ziyi Zhang • Takeshi Kaneshiro • Andy Lau

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Ziyi Zhang • Takeshi Kaneshiro • Andy Lau

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film critiques government corruption and oppression through the lens of a rebellion, but its primary focus is on the tragic romantic drama and the personal dilemmas of its characters, offering no specific ideological solution or systemic critique that would align it with a particular political bias.

Diversity: LowConfidence: Medium

The film features a cast and narrative that are entirely traditional to its Chinese Wuxia genre and setting. It does not involve any recasting of traditionally white roles, nor does its narrative engage with or critique Western traditional identities, as these concepts are not relevant to its cultural context.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The film features Mei, a highly skilled martial artist, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including imperial guards and soldiers, using daggers and hand-to-hand combat.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

House of Flying Daggers does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a traditional heterosexual love triangle and martial arts drama, rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal as not applicable.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

House of Flying Daggers features an original story and characters created specifically for the film. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender was altered for this adaptation.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

This film is an original story set in 9th-century China. It does not adapt pre-existing source material with established character races, nor does it depict historical figures. All major characters were created for this film and are portrayed by actors of East Asian descent, consistent with the setting.