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Jackie Chan film 'Knight of Shadows' hits Philippine theaters

January 21, 2019 AT 04:19 PM

From ABS-CBN Films' Star Cinema hit releases 'Chinese Zodiac' in 2012 and 'Kung Fu Yoga' in 2017, legendary superstar Jackie Chan is back in action with his new film 'The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang.'
 
'Knight of Shadows' is an action-fantasy epic that revolves around Songling (Chan), a demon hunter defending humanity from an inhuman invasion. When an evil force starts kidnapping village girls to feast on their souls, he sets out to save as he teams up with police detective Fei, played by Austin Lei, and a group of friendly monsters.
 
Joining the cast of 'Knight of Shadows' are Elaine Zhong, Lin Peng, and Ethan Juan and it is helmed by up-and-coming filmmaker Jia Lu a.k.a. Vash.
 
Vash, the director, has been known for his works in the 2010 film 'Batman: Under The Red Hood' with its visual effects and 2014 3D film 'Bugs' as director.
 
Kiefer Liu, one of the pioneers of 3D in China who created the very successful ‘The Monkey King’, produced ‘The Knight of Shadows’. This new epic movie features exciting action, wild comedy, eternal love, thrilling visual effects, and revelations of a world beyond.
 
Star Cinema, which has also been releasing Jackie Chan-produced films in recent years--such as 'Reset' in 2017 and 'A Better Tomorrow' last year, brings 'Knight of Shadows' to Philippine theaters in line with the celebration of the Chinese New Year. 
 
'Knight of Shadows' opens February 6 in cinemas nationwide.