
A man named Farmer sets out to rescue his kidnapped wife and avenge the death of his son – two acts committed by the Krugs, a race of animal-warriors who are controlled by the evil Gallian.


“When The Wind and Cloud combine, the Fish with the golden scales becomes a dragon.”
Heeding a prophecy, a warlord trains two orphans after killing their parents. But the skills he teaches could lead to his downfall.

Aaron Kwok
Striding Cloud

Ekin Cheng
Whispering Wind

Sonny Chiba
Lord Conqueror

Kristy Yang Rongru
Charity

Shu Qi
Chu Chu

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Sword Saint

Alex Fong Chung-Sun
Whispering Prince

Michael Tse Tin-Wah
Frost

Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
Jester

Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
Mud Buddha
The Storm Riders is a fantasy, action, adventure, drama film released in 1998 exploring themes of new love, martial arts. Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, it stars Aaron Kwok, Ekin Cheng, Sonny Chiba. Heeding a prophecy, a warlord trains two orphans after killing their parents. But the skills he teaches could lead to his downfall.
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