Donnie Yen (Ip Man, 14 Blades) steps into the role, at a period in Guan Yu’s life where the prime minister, Cao Cao (played by Jiang Wen), the real power behind the Emperor, captures Guan Yu’s beloved, Qian Lan to force him to join with him.
After all Guan Yu IS the greatest warrior in the land. He is also loyal to his friends and to join Cao Cao would mean a betrayal to his sworn brother, Liu Bei. Choosing to rejoin Liu Bei, Guan Yu becomes an enemy of the powerful Cao Cao and he must flee, with Qian Lan, from the might of Cao Cao’s army.