Zhuo (Leslie Cheung), a master swordsman, is in charge of an army chosen to protect China from an evil cult. During a battle with the enemy, Zhuo falls in love with Lian (Brigitte Lin), a young woman who was raised by wolves and then adopted by the Siamese twins who lead the cult. The two seek a life of peace and quiet, but when Zhuo's colleagues are mysteriously slaughtered, survivors believe Lian is the culprit. Zhuo finds himself forced to turn against his beloved.
