Saga of the Phoenix (1989) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray)

Cinema Dream Network Custom Region-Free Blu-ray/BD-R Release

Presented in 1080p with English subtitles.

Title: Saga of the Phoenix (1989)

Alternate Title: 阿修羅 (A Xiu Luo)

Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure

Plot Synopsis:
The Holy Maiden of Hell, Ashura, possesses immense power that can destroy humanity. Buddhist monks trap her in a deep cave to prevent her from falling into evil hands. Kindhearted Abbot Jiku grants her wish to experience the human world for seven days, during which she encounters various challenges and temptations.

Cast and Crew:

• Directors: Ngai Choi Lam, Sze-Yu Lau
• Writers: Sau-Ling Chan, Yiu-Ming Leung, Makoto Ogino
• Cast:
  • Yuen Biao as Peacock
  • Gloria Yip as Ashura
  • Hiroshi Abe as Kujaku
  • Loletta Lee as Chin
  • Shintarô Katsu as Jiku Ajari

YouTube Trailer:
Saga of the Phoenix | Trailer

IMDb Link:
Saga of the Phoenix (1989)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Lou (rhymes with wow!) – ★★★½
   “Sure, this sequel to The Peacock King does feel more catered towards a younger audience, but I don’t necessarily think that is a bad thing. The scope might be smaller but the movie remains unbridled with creativity. Okay, I do admit that getting rid of Yuen Biao for a large chunk of the movie is a huge oversight, but the Gloria Yip/Hiroshi Abe scenes we get in return are still fun enough. Go in with the right expectations and I’m positive you’ll end up enjoying yourself!”
2. Bleeding Skull – ★★★
   “The premise of SAGA OF THE PHOENIX is pure Lam zaniness and chaos. Continuing what THE PEACOCK KING started, the sequel combines martial arts, magic, demons, and creature effects. There are explosions and fight choreography where warriors sail through the air on wires. There is an incredible monster transformation where the Hell Concubine turns into a giant death beastie with bloody gnashing teeth. Unfortunately, all these memorable effects are shoved into a children’s movie.”
3. deMicha – ★★½
   “Ashura, the Hell Virgin, now lives with Buddhist monks who want to imprison her because her power could destroy humanity. After her plea, she is allowed to enjoy the human world for seven days. Monks Peacock and Lucky Fruit are assigned to watch over her. 1989 sequel to ‘The Peacock King’ from Hong Kong/Japan, again directed by N. Nai-Choi. Y. Biao and G. Yip return to their roles, H. Abe replaces H. Mikami. Since I already liked the predecessor in its own way, I also watched the sequel. The beginning of the plot, about the first 22 minutes, I liked.”

Meta Description:
“Saga of the Phoenix” (1989) is a Hong Kong-Japanese fantasy adventure directed by Ngai Choi Lam and Sze-Yu Lau. The film follows Ashura, the Holy Maiden of Hell, as she is granted seven days to experience the human world, exploring themes of temptation and redemption.