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2000

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon script

Li Mu Bai, a Wudan warrior, arrives at the Yuan compound, where he reunites with Yu Shu Lien, a skilled fighter and head of Sun Security. Meanwhile, Jen Yu, a rebellious aristocrat, secretly practices advanced martial arts, having been trained by the notorious criminal Jade Fox, who murdered Li Mu Bai's master. Jen steals Li Mu Bai's legendary sword, Green Destiny, leading to a series of confrontations and a complex web of relationships between the characters. Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien attempt to guide Jen away from Jade Fox's influence, while Jen struggles with her desire for freedom and her love for the desert bandit Lo.

Writer
Wang Hui Ling, James Schamus, Tsai Kuo Jung
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0190332
Script date
2000
5Scenes
10Characters
43Pages
0Dialogue samples

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Save the Cat analysis

Li Mu Bai arrives at the Yuan compound, sparking intrigue and tension.

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Key characters

Aunt Wu

Aunt Wu is listed as Servant. A loyal servant at the Yuan compound. In the parsed data, Aunt Wu is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

3 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Lo

Lo is listed as Desert Bandit. A charismatic bandit who falls in love with Jen in the desert. In the parsed data, Lo is connected to 2 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

2 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Jen Yu

Jen Yu is listed as Governor's Daughter. A young, rebellious aristocrat with secret, advanced martial arts skills. In the parsed data, Jen Yu is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Yu Shu Lien

Yu Shu Lien is listed as Security Chief. A beautiful, composed, and skilled fighter who leads Sun Security. In the parsed data, Yu Shu Lien is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Li Mu Bai

Li Mu Bai is listed as Wudan Warrior. A legendary, powerful, and handsome Wudan fighter seeking to retire. In the parsed data, Li Mu Bai is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Bo

Bo is listed as Security Head. Sir Te's head of security.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Jade Fox

Jade Fox is listed as Antagonist. A master criminal who murdered Li Mu Bai's master and trained Jen.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

May

May is listed as Fighter. Tsai's daughter and fellow fighter.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Sir Te

Sir Te is listed as Noble. A high-ranking official and friend to Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Tsai

Tsai is listed as Police Inspector. A determined police inspector from Shaan Xi seeking revenge against Jade Fox.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. Yuan Compound - DAY

    Li Mu Bai arrives at the Yuan compound, causing a stir among the workers and Aunt Wu.

    Li Mu Bai, Aunt Wu
  2. 2. INT. Yuan Hallway - DAY

    Aunt Wu rushes to find Yu Shu Lien.

    Yu Shu Lien, Aunt Wu
  3. 3. INT. Yu's Room - DAY

    Aunt Wu informs Yu Shu Lien that Li Mu Bai has arrived.

    Yu Shu Lien, Aunt Wu
  4. 4. EXT. DESERT - DAY

    Jen and Lo ride across the desert; Lo flings Jen off her horse.

    Jen Yu, Lo
  5. 5. EXT. DESERT BLUFF - DAY

    Jen fights a group of bandits; Lo stops the fight.

    Jen Yu, Lo

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