A drama about a beautiful blind dancer torn between revolution and true love.

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Overview

Tales of love span the history of storytelling, such as Abraham and Sarah, David and Bathsheba, Antony and Cleopatra, Heloise and Abelard, Arthur and Guinevere, Romeo and Juliet, and so many more. They are tales of confrontation and consequence, comprising the most basic human drama: the struggle between heart and mind. This study will explore the themes of love, courage, and loyalty in House of Flying Daggers.

Discussion Guide

    • Movie Summary

    • Discussing the Scenes *Bonus Material: DVD Scenes to Watch*

—Courage Against the Odds
(Psalm 31:24; Acts 23:11; Daniel 3:16–17, 6:10–16)

—Devotion to a Higher Ideal
(Acts 6:4; James 1:5–7; 1 Corinthians 16:15–18; Philippians 1:20–26; Titus 3:14)

—When the Heart Rules the Mind
(Proverbs 12:25; 13:12; Ecclesiastes 10:2; Romans 2:29; 1 Corinthians 4:5, 13:4–7)

Based On

House of Flying Daggers (Sony Pictures Classics, 2004), directed by Zhang Yimou, rated PG-13.

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