The Lost Bladesman (2011)

The Lost Bladesman is a historical action film centered on Guan Yu's journey during the Three Kingdoms period. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on loyalty, warfare, and political intrigue. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.

The film focuses on Guan Yu's journey. While female characters are present, none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Their roles do not involve martial arts or close-quarters fighting.

The film is based on historical events and characters from the Three Kingdoms period, primarily focusing on Guan Yu. All major characters, including Guan Yu and Cao Cao, are portrayed with their historically and canonically established genders. No pre-existing characters were depicted with a different gender.

The film portrays historical Chinese figures from the Three Kingdoms period, such as Guan Yu and Cao Cao, using actors who are also of East Asian descent, consistent with their established historical and canonical race. No characters were depicted as a different race than their source material or historical record.