杯雪 (2026)
Every three years, desert-born young man Luo Han makes the long journey to the Central Plains for one purpose: delivering a medicine cup to his friend Yi Lian. But this year’s trip takes an unexpected turn when Luo Han steps in to help Yi Lian out of trouble, drawing him into a colossal stolen-silver heist that connects ruthless gangsters with powerful court dignitaries and sends shockwaves through the political landscape.
More About This Film
杯雪 is presented internationally as A Better Jianghu, a 2026 Chinese martial-arts crime drama directed by Liu Wenpu. Set during the Southern Song period, the story follows a scholar and a wandering swordsman who become involved in a dangerous scheme involving stolen money and resistance forces.
Adapted from Xiao Duan's wuxia novel 杯雪·夜雨打金荷, the film combines swordplay, deception, and a morally complex sense of justice. Its staging has been described as drawing on the spatial choreography associated with classic Hong Kong and Chinese wuxia cinema.
- Directed by Liu Wenpu.
- Pan Binlong leads the cast, with Andy On and Xi Wang also starring.
- The screenplay is based on Xiao Duan's novel 杯雪·夜雨打金荷.
- The film was selected for the 2026 Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Film Festival.
- The international English title is A Better Jianghu.
Where to Watch
杯雪·一战成名 has been circulating through Chinese festival and theatrical channels, so wider streaming availability may follow later.
- iQIYI – subscription/rental where available
- Tencent Video – subscription/rental where available
- YouTube – trailer or rental where offered
- Netflix – subscription if available
- Prime Video – rental/purchase where offered
- Apple TV – rental/purchase where offered