Ouyang Feng, a heartbroken and cynical man, spends his days alone in the desert. He connects expert swordsmen with those seeking revenge and willing to pay for it. As Ouyang narrates his tale, he interweaves the stories of his unusual clients, old friends and future foes. He begins to realize the mistakes of his own past, and how his fear of rejection may have led him to a life of exile.

Title from container. Based on the story by Louis Cha. Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: Born from Ashes: the making of Ashes of time redux; Q & A with Wong Kar Wai. Based on the novel "She diao ying xiong zhuan" by Louis Cha (aka Jin Young). Originally released as a motion picture in 1994; re-edited and remastered version released as a motion picture in 2008. Features: Born from the ashes : the making of "Ashes of time redux"; Q&A with Wong Kar Wai.