When scholar Wei Fung is forcibly hired by the Manchu Emperor to infiltrate a clan of rebellious Ming Loyalists, his mission goes adrift when he falls in love with the clan's leader's granddaughter. Wei Fung must choose between his new love and his family, who will be put to death if he doesn't return to the palace successfully.

David Chiang Da-Weias Wai Fung
Lily Lias Gi Gi's Mother
Lau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
Cecilia Wongas Tien Gi-Gi
Norman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Wai Wangas Emperor Ping Xi
Wilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
John Cheung Ng-Longas Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
Lee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian Fighter
Gordon Liuas Shaolin Fighting Monk
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai