The Swordsman in Double Flag Town is a 1991 Chinese martial arts film directed by He Ping. It follows the story of a young man, Li Mu Bai, who travels to the remote Double Flag Town to fulfill his father's dying wish of marrying his childhood sweetheart. However, upon arriving in the town, he is met with resistance and discrimination from the locals who see him as an outsider.
Despite the difficult circumstances, Li Mu Bai remains determined to claim his bride. However, things take a turn for the worse when he is forced to defend her from a rape attempt by a local gang leader. In the ensuing fight, Li Mu Bai kills the gang leader, provoking the wrath of the Lethal Swordsman, who is the gang leader's brother and a notorious killer.
The rest of the film centers around Li Mu Bai's attempts to protect himself and his bride from the Lethal Swordsman and his band of followers. Along the way, he encounters various other characters, including a wise old man and a skilled martial artist, who help him on his journey.
The Swordsman in Double Flag Town is notable for its stylized cinematography and choreography, which combine elements of traditional Chinese martial arts with Western-style action scenes. It is a gripping and suspenseful tale of love, honor, and revenge, and remains a favorite among martial arts fans to this day.