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Back to the Past

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After losing everything for a crime he didn't commit, Ken vows to travel back to the Qin Dynasty and reclaim everything he lost by usurping the throne.
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Cast & Crew

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Jack Lai

Director

Yuen Fai Ng

Director

Louis Koo

Actor

Raymond Lam

Actor

Jessica Hester Hsuan

Actor

Sonija Kwok

Actor

Critics Reviews

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Phil Hoad Guardian 58m
2/5
There are some passable sequences, such as a cart-borne escape down a hillside tea plantation. But the fight choreography is rote gun-fu -- surprisingly, as it's overseen by old master Sammo Hung -- and often chopped into restrictive closeups. Go to Full Review Alice Shih Original Cin 5h
B+
With a relatively simple sci-fi plot of wisdom and loyalty triumphing over greed and deceit, this genre film is punctuated with humour, martial art fights and a full blast of CG generated military action sequences. Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies 5h
2.5/4
[W]hile it doesn't keep newcomers in the dark, the movie doesn't exactly take full advantage of its characters and concept. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 3d
A sci-fi action adventure with great production design, but a lackluster story and not enough palpable thrills. Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Movies We Texted About Jan 19
A very light entertainment that nobody should take too seriously. Go to Full Review John Lui The Straits Times (Singapore) Jan 5
3/5
This is a nostalgia-driven cash grab with bad digital effects, but its silly energy will appeal to fans of the original television series and more than a few supporters of Hong Kong action cinema. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kan S Jan 4 The biggest problem of the movie is -- Audience with no previous experience of its TV show cannot understand fully of its storyline. It lacks connection and some parts are poorly edited. Huge room for improvement. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis After losing everything for a crime he didn't commit, Ken vows to travel back to the Qin Dynasty and reclaim everything he lost by usurping the throne.
Director
Jack Lai, Yuen Fai Ng
Producer
Louis Koo, Wai-Bat Tang
Screenwriter
Xin He
Distributor
Well Go USA Entertainment
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 30, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 47m