Aug. 16, 2019|Russia|121 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Adventure;Fantasy
Description: **Journey to China: The Mystery of Iron Mask (2019)**
Russian Czar Peter the Great tasks Jonathan Green, an English explorer, with mapping the remote Far East territories of the Russian Empire. Embarking on another extraordinary expedition, Green encounters thrilling adventures that eventually lead him to China. Along the way, the renowned cartographer makes awe-inspiring discoveries, crosses paths with mythical creatures, Chinese princesses, and masters of martial arts, and even meets Lun Van, the Dragon King. But nothing proves more dangerous than facing Viy, a supernatural entity. Will Green’s scientific skepticism triumph over the dark magic that has taken hold of the Far East?
The film is directed by **Oleg Stepchenko**, known for productions like *Forbidden Kingdom (2014)*, *Jacked$ (2004)*, and *Velvet Revolution (2005)*. Stepchenko co-wrote the script with **Dmitry Paltsev** and **Alexey A. Petrukhin**. The movie features an ensemble cast, including **Jason Flemyng** (*The Curious Case of Benjamin Button*, *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels*), **Arnold Schwarzenegger** (*Predator*, *Eraser*), **Jackie Chan** (*Rush Hour*, *Police Story*), **Charles Dance** (*Game of Thrones*, *The Imitation Game*), and **Xingtong Yao** (*Armour of God III*).
The movie stands out for several unusual reasons. First, it premiered in China, Russia, and other countries as early as September 2019, yet it’s still playing in theaters in Spain and the Netherlands. It’s set to release in France and the UK in April, but there’s no US release date confirmed. Second, the trailer suggests the film combines two distinct storylines, giving it a disjointed feel. Lastly, the visual style resembles a computer game, making the pairing of **Arnold Schwarzenegger** and **Jackie Chan** in such a project quite unexpected.
Cast director: Oleg Stepchenko
Cast actor: Jason Flemyng, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charles Dance, Jackie Chan, Yao Xing-Tong, Christopher Fairbank, Rutger Hauer, Martin Klebba, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Pavel Volya
Original name: Тайна печати Дракона