Tsui Hark stars as Chinese artist and Buddhist monk Li Shutong, a.k.a. Master Hong Yi. Li travels to Japan to study Western artistic practices, and revolutionizes the teaching of art in China upon his return. Set during the turbulent era of the Russo-Japanese War circa 1905.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Edward YangNot listed | Not listed |
 Tsui HarkLi Shutong | Li Shutong |
| TTse-Min ChinTammy Chin | Tammy Chin |
| SShia-Chung WangNot listed | Not listed |
| HHeinrich WangLi Weinon | Li Weinon |