Wu ji

Name: Wu ji
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2006-05-05
Duration: 2 h 1 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Hiroyuki Sanada, Jang Dong-gun, Cecilia Cheung, Nicholas Tse, Ye Liu

IMDb ID: tt0417976 · Year: 2006 · Rating: 5.6 (9,573 votes)

Genres: Action · Drama · Fantasy

Empowered by the love of a slave (Jang), a royal concubine (Cheung) is given the chance to make an extraordinary decision.

IMDb Details

Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesCanada: The Promise (English)
United Kingdom: The Promise
Italy: The Promise
Netherlands: The Promise
Sweden: The Promise
Singapore: The Promise (English)
United States: The Promise
World-wide: The Promise (English)
Brazil: A Promessa
Portugal: A Promessa
Russia: Клятва
Ukraine: Клятва
Hungary: Az ígéret
Greece: I yposhesi (transliterated title)
Argentina: La promesa
Spain: La promesa: la leyenda de los caballeros del viento
United States: Master of the Crimson Armor (pre-release title)
Hong Kong: Mo gik (Cantonese)
Japan: PROMISE (Japanese)
Poland: Przysięga
Turkey: Söz (Turkish)
Romania: Ultima prințesă
Vietnam: Vô Cực
Germany: Wu ji - Die Reiter der Winde
France: Wu ji - La légende des cavaliers du vent
United States: Wu Ji - The Promise (complete title)
Serbia: Zakletva
Bulgaria: Обещанието (Bulgarian)
Taiwan: 無極
Master of the Crimson ArmorContent RatingPG-13Release Date2006-05-05Runtime121 minutesMetascore53IMDb Popularity0User Reviews136Critic Reviews90Countries / RegionsChina
South Korea
United StatesLanguagesMandarinKeywordslove
wuxia action
slave
princess
generalFilming LocationsHengdian World Studios, Heng Dian, ChinaProduction Companies21 Century Shengkai Film
Capgen Investment Group
China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)Official SitesOfficial site - http://www.thepromisemovie.net/
Official site (China) - http://www.thepromise.sina.com.cn/IMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417976/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/04/tt0417976.jpgUpdated At2025-02-04T17:54:05

Directors

Kaige Chen

Writers

Kaige Chen
Tan Cheung

Full Cast & Crew

[Cast Group]
Actor: Hiroyuki Sanada | Character: General Guangming
Actor: Jang Dong-gun | Character: Kunlun
Actor: Cecilia Cheung | Character: Qingcheng
Actor: Nicholas Tse | Character: Wuhuan
Actor: Ye Liu | Character: Snow Wolf
Actor: Hong Chen | Character: Goddess Manshen
Actor: Qian Po | Character: One-Eye
Actor: Calvin Yu | Character: Yeli
Actor: Qian Cheng | Character: King
Actor: Li Jing | Character: Kulun's mother
Actor: Shi Lei | Character: Young Wuhuan
Actor: Xiaotong Guan | Character: Young Qingcheng
Actor: Chun-Xiao | Character: Princess Qingcheng
Actor: Peng Lu | Character: General in red
Actor: Toby Leonard Moore | Character: Wuhan
Actor: Anthony Brandon Wong | Character: Actor

[Directors Group]
Name: Kaige Chen | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: Kaige Chen | Role: Writer
Name: Tan Cheung | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: Hong Chen | Role: Producer
Name: Kim Dong-joo | Role: Producer
Name: Sanping Han | Role: Producer
Name: Dongming Shi | Role: Producer
Name: Ernst Etchie Stroh | Role: Producer
Name: Buting Yang | Role: Producer
Name: Wang Zhang | Role: Producer

[Music Group]
Name: Klaus Badelt | Role: Composer

[Cinematography Group]
Name: Peter Pau | Role: Cinematographer

[Production Design Group]
Name: Tim Yip | Role: Production Designer

[Production Management]
Name: Hong Wang | Role: Production Manager
Name: Max Wang | Role: Production Manager
Name: Jiakun Zhang | Role: Production Manager

[Assistant Directors]
Name: Dion Lam | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director

[Sound Department]
Name: Steve Burgess | Role: Sound Department
Name: Nigel Christensen | Role: Sound Department
Name: Bruce Emery | Role: Sound Department
Name: Chris Goodes | Role: Sound Department
Name: Antony Gray | Role: Sound Department
Name: Paul Korber | Role: Sound Department
Name: Huijia Mo | Role: Sound Department
Name: Gavin Myers | Role: Sound Department
Name: Andy Neil | Role: Sound Department
Name: Glenn Newnham | Role: Sound Department
Name: Paul Pirola | Role: Sound Department
Name: Roger Savage | Role: Sound Department
Name: Blair Slater | Role: Sound Department
Name: Terry Tu | Role: Sound Department
Name: Mario Vaccaro | Role: Sound Department
Name: Danrong Wang | Role: Sound Department
Name: Andy Wright | Role: Sound Department
Name: Nan Zhao | Role: Sound Department
Name: Ying Zhao | Role: Sound Department

[Visual Effects]
Name: Chi Wai Chan | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Chris Chan | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Desmond Chan | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Fanny Chan | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Gladys Ching Sze Chan | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Henry Kwok Ho Chan | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Martin Chan | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Simon Hok Hing Chan | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Steven Chan | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Tsz-Kwan Chan | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Tommy Cheng | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Wingie Chiu | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Sino Ming-Hon Choi | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Tsz Yeung Choi | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Eddie Tsin Yan Chow | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Choi-Ying Chung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Dennis Chim Kwan Chung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Frankie Chung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Jacky Chung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Kin-Fung Ho | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Christina Hsu Holland | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Harry Ching Wei Hung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Catharine Wan Tin Kam | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Alan Kin Lun Lam | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Alexander Lam | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Anson Lam | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Noelle Ho Ching Lam | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Ricky Chi Fung Lau | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Wing-Suen Lau | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Chi-Ho Lee | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Jackie Lee | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Kwok Yiu Lee | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Benny Leung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Ken Leung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Manda Pui Man Leung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Ricky Leung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Yiu Fung Leung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Hang-Cheong Li | Role: Visual Effects
Name: So Man Lung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Don Ma | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Roy Ka Lung Ng | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Leung Ming Pong | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Ralph Chun Ho Poon | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Man-Fai Pun | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Siu Kiu San | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Man Yu Sin | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Eric Suen | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Kai-Kwan Tam | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Elvis Tang | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Hon Man Tang | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Sunny Tang | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Vicky Wei Tang | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Carrie Thiel | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Ronald To | Role: Visual Effects
Name: King Ho Tse | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Don Wong | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Hidy Wong | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Jen Ka Wing Wong | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Ollie Shu Kuen Wong | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Rachel Wai-Yan Wong | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Tommie Wong | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Zerah Shing Yan Wong | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Hin Wai Yeung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Rex Yeung | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Roy Yim | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Lisa Ying | Role: Visual Effects

[Stunts]
Name: Dion Lam | Role: Stunts

[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Edmond Chan | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Sung Fai Choi | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jimmy Fok | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Louis Jong | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Kenny Lam | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Tak-Shing Lee | Role: Camera and Electrical Department

[Casting Department]
Name: Toshie Tabata | Role: Casting Department

[Editorial Department]
Name: Sebastian Leda | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Matt Garner | Role: Editorial Department

[Music Department]
Name: Christopher Brooks | Role: Music Department
Name: Robert Elhai | Role: Music Department
Name: Ian Honeyman | Role: Music Department
Name: Julian Kershaw | Role: Music Department
Name: Xincao Li | Role: Music Department
Name: Stephen McLaughlin | Role: Music Department
Name: Andrew Raiher | Role: Music Department
Name: Sinead Smyth | Role: Music Department
Name: Jeff Toyne | Role: Music Department
Name: Shiro Gutzie | Role: Music Department

[Additional Crew]
Name: Bin Huang | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Joshua Jason | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Lee Yong-gi | Role: Additional Crew

[Thanks]
Name: Michael Stewart Grant | Role: Thanks

Trailers

The Promise (2006) | Type: Trailer | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3052536089/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi3052536089/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1563739840286.mp4?Expires=1788414927&Signature=BE9rvqUuNQAMun~zvbLEp40EgsSpCW89SShGb8V86Aq02E4XGgGigHrmNVdYy5H-J9SCG0aBAy0nYWD1c9EA3m4bUEIegC-KNqDoYCxZcbxRkxQArDCV7z5d5XY5PNMVE7LEz5rq9FqCg5RjFZfVDvLkvhJY7KBuTy~HBiAhkTT6WjG-awt04vpmaGKKXSITP9VphehqHqZVWL1qQTbUAwICU98npCo7EjKcbgZPuUdlK1j9LZXbOfjJXAaCrAjJeDvXYuWjBDEWmy0se4m7AU9JNSgN1KSFK8lNAvCGzmEWZL0Uicoq8GtPO-EkQuON~TOAnEHFSuM~0Js8a0CDVg__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA

Release Schedule

China: December 15, 2005
Hong Kong: December 15, 2005
Singapore: December 15, 2005
Taiwan: December 23, 2005
Thailand: January 5, 2006
South Korea: January 26, 2006
France: February 4, 2006 (Vesoul Asian Film Festival)
Greece: February 9, 2006
Vietnam: February 10, 2006 (Ho Chi Minh City)
Japan: February 11, 2006 (Tokyo)
Germany: February 12, 2006 (Berlin International Film Festival)
Vietnam: March 3, 2006 (Hanoi)
France: March 8, 2006 (Deauville Asian Film Festival)
France: March 15, 2006
Germany: April 27, 2006
Austria: April 28, 2006
United States: May 5, 2006
United States: May 5, 2006 (limited)
Belgium: May 31, 2006
Netherlands: June 15, 2006
Russia: June 23, 2006 (Moscow Film Festival)
Russia: June 29, 2006
Israel: July 13, 2006
Poland: July 14, 2006
Brazil: December 1, 2006
Serbia: February 26, 2007 (Belgrade Film Festival)
Hungary: March 6, 2007 (TV premiere)
Sweden: November 7, 2007 (DVD premiere)
Spain: November 16, 2007
Portugal: October 2, 2008
Italy: October 7, 2009 (DVD premiere)

Awards

Box Office