Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Set in 1800s Qing Dynasty-era China, the story of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon follows swordsman Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-fat) and female warrior Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh).

They’re in love with each other, but because Yu Shu Lien used to be engaged to Li Mu Bai’s friend before he died, they can’t be together. But Mu Bai entrusts her to deliver his ancient sword, called Green Destiny, to their benefactor in Beijing.

But when the sword is stolen, things get complicated.