The musings of classical poets such as Li Bai appear alongside those of 20th- century travel writers such as Paul Theroux.

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Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh), probably the least excitable action heroine in modern movies, is given a sword by Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun Fat), for safekeeping.

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