In 14th century China shortly after the Ming Dynasty seized power, a Ming envoy to Korea was murdered, leading to soured relations between the two countries. In efforts to mend ties, Korea sent numerous envoys to China: one such group are arrested and sent into exile. Off in the wilderness they manage to rescue a Ming princess and hope that if they can return her to the Ming safely, their honour and good relations between the two countries will be restored...

Five years of planning and pre-production and a dedicated production staff of over 300 men and women, The Warrior is possibly the biggest motion-picture event in Korean Cinema history. Featuring leading-roles for current `it girl' Zhang Ziyi and Iron Monkey's Yu Rong-kwong, The Warrior is a compelling and often evocative tale of courage, love and sacrifice.