Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - House of Flying Daggers AKA Shi Mian Mai Fu (2004)

R0 China - Zoke Culture Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified) + English (burned-in) Aspect Ratio: 2.21:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: The Zoke Culture logo is present in the top left corner of the screen for the duration. Special thanks to Rewind user Mikkis for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 China - Zoke Culture Limited Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film DISC TWO* Japan Premiere (10:35) Japan Press Conference (16:01) "Making of" Documentary (45:02) Site Visit (5 Filming Locations) Photo Gallery (2:42) Setting Gallery (1:49) Prop Gallery (0:36) Costume Gallery (1:36) Storyboard to Film Comparisons: - Dance in Peony Pavilion (3:16) - Fight Beside Peony Pool (1:10) - Rescue from the Jail (0:57) - Ride Through the Forest (2:49) - Fight in the Flower Field (3:01) - Capture in the Bamboo Forest (5:29) Cast & Crew Biographies DISC THREE Beijing Premiere Event (186:15, 4:3 PAL) DISC FOUR (Soundtrack CD) Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese and Korean Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Mandarin DTS 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Special Case Notes: 4-Disc Limited numbered Wooden Box, includes a book and a dagger. English subtitles only for movie and trailers. This version is HDCAM-remastered for better picture quality. Easter eggs: Disc 2, main menu, to the left is hidden menu: - Andy Lau in Dubbing Studio (2:28) - Theme Song "Lovers" Music Video (4:07) - 6 TV Spots (1:16) - 2 Theatrical Trailers (3:04) Special thanks to Rewind user marko for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Commentaries: Audio Commentary with Director Zhang Yimou and Star Ziyi Zhang Extras: "Making-Of" documentary (45 min) "Creating the Visual Effects" featurette Film to Storyboard Comparison "Lovers" Music Video Costumes Gallery Photo Galleries Bonus Trailers for Steamboy, Mirrormask, The Fifth Element: Ultimate Edition, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Subtitles: English and French (optional) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: The commentary and documentary are in Mandarin with English subtitles. Special thanks to Rewind user BrunnenMatt for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 France - Universal Pictures Extras: Start-up Trailer for Universal Mediterranea (0:48) Subtitles: English, French Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Mandarin DTS 5.1 (Half bitrate) Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 French DTS 5.1 (Half bitrate) French Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page	Buy this disc from Amazon France
R2 France - Universal Pictures Édition Double Extras: DISC ONE The Film Start-up Trailer for Universal Mediterranea (0:48) DISC TWO* "Making of" featurette (44:54) Site Visit (Text notes on locations of major fight scenes) Galleries - Photo Gallery (2:44) - Setting Gallery (1:48) - Prop Gallery (0:36) - Costume Gallery (1:36) Storyboards Cast and Crew biographies (Text) Subtitles: English, French Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Mandarin DTS 5.1 (Half bitrate) Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 French DTS 5.1 (Half bitrate) French Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Disc 1 is R2 only, disc 2 is coded for R2/4. DISC TWO includes English and French subtitles. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page	Buy this disc from Amazon France
R2 Germany - Highlight / Constantin Film Extras: "Making Of" featurette (14:47) Interviews with Zhang Yimou, Ziyi Zhang, Andy Lau Tak Wah, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tony Ching Siu Tung (6:22) Cast and Crew Biographies Trailer (2:08) Bonus Trailers - "Fantastic Four" (2:18) - "Hero" (3:06) - "Vom Suchen und Finden der Liebe" (2:33) - "Kammerflimmern" (1:54) - "Napola" (2:10) - "Night of the Living Dorks" (1:58) - "Racing Stripes" (2:25) - "The Grudge" (1:18) - "Alexander" (1:42) Subtitles: No Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 German DTS 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Highlight / Constantin Film Premium Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film Start-up Trailer for "Fantastic Four" (2:18) DISC TWO* "Making Of" documentary (44:53) "Lovers" music video (4:06) Interviews with Zhang Yimou, Ziyi Zhang, Andy Lau Tak Wah, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tony Ching Siu Tung (6:19) "Behind the Scenes" featurette (6:22) Galleries (6:41) - Photography - Costume - Props - Settings - Behind the Scenes Photography Storyboard to Film comparisons Cast and Crew Biographies 9 TV Spots (3:13) 3 Theatrical trailers (3:06) Bonus trailers: "Hero", "Vom Suchen und Finden der Liebe", "Kammerflimmern", "Napola", "Die Nacht der lebenden Loser", "Racing Stripes", "The Grudge" and "Alexander" (16:08) Subtitles: No Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 German DTS 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Digipak Notes: Comes with a 6-page collectible booklet. The documentary and interviews are in Mandarin with German subtitles. Special thanks to Rewind user ikarus38 for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Holland - RCV Extras: Bonus Trailers - Finding Neverland - Hotel Rwanda - Blade Trinity Subtitles: Dutch Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Mandarin DTS 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Sandrew Metronome Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Mandarin DTS 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Swedish title - "Flying Daggers" Special thanks to Rewind user AndyK for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Pathe! Distribution Two Disc Collector's Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film Audio commentary by Zhang Yimou and Ziyi Zhang DISC TWO* "Making Of" documentary (44:47) "Visual Effects" featurette (4:22) "Lovers" music video (with optional lyrics) (4:08) Filming Locations (details of 5 locations) (2:30) Cast and Crew Biographies Galleries - Photography (2:45) - Costume (1:28) - Props (0:38) - Settings (1:50) - Behind the Scenes Photography (3:32) Storyboard to Film comparisons - The Echo Game (3:18) - Leo Fights Mei (1:13) - Prison Breakout (0:58) - Flower Field (3:02) - Bamboo Forest (5:31) UK Theatrical Trailer (1:47) 4 TV Spots (1:42) Subtitles: English (optional) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Mandarin DTS 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Packaged inside a cardboard slipcase. The commentary and documentary are in Mandarin with English subtitles. The DTS track is Full Bitrate. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Hong Kong - Edko Extras: Photo Gallery Cast and Crew Filmographies Theatrical Trailer (2:02) Subtitles: Chinese (Traditional), English Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Mandarin DTS 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: DTS track is full bitrate. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Hong Kong - Edko Limited Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film DISC TWO* "Making Of" documentary (45:02) Storyboards - Dance in Peony Pavilion (3:17) - Fight Beside Peony Pool (1:11) - Rescue from the Jail (0:58) - Ride Through the Forest (2:50) - Fight in the Flower Field (3:02) - Capture in the Bamboo Forest (5:30) Cast & Crew Biographies - Takeshi Kaneshiro (2 pages) - Zhang Zivi (3 pages) - Andy Lau Tak Wah (2 pages) - Song Dandan (1 page) - Zhang Yimou (3 pages) - Wang Bin (1 page) - Bill Kong (2 pages) - Zhao Xiaoding (1 page) - Tony Ching Siutung (3 pages) - Huo Tingxiao (2 pages) - Tau Jing (2 pages) - Shigeru Umebayashi (2 pages) - Emi Wada (2 pages) - Cheng Long (2 pages) Site Visit - Peonly Pavilion (1 page) - Birch Forest (1 page) - Flower Field (1 page) - Bamboo Forest (1 page) - Snow Field (1 page) Galleries - Costumes Gallery (1:37) - Props Gallery (0:37) - Setting Gallery (1:50) - Photo Gallery (2:43) DISC THREE (Soundtrack CD) Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Mandarin DTS-ES 6.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 6.1 EX Cantonese Dolby Digital 6.1 EX Case type: Special Case Notes: DTS track is full bitrate. The documentary is in Mandarin with optional Cantonese subtitles. The theatrical trailer is in Mandarin with optional Cantonese, English subtitles. The music video has burned-in English subtitles. Text extras are in Chinese & English. Limited Box Set of 2000 which includes a numbered certificate, 4 bookmarks, a bamboo pen and a 144 page book. Easter eggs: There is a hidden menu on DISC TWO which can be accessed by pressing the hair on the lady on the far left, which makes these accessible: "Lovers" music video by Kathleen Battle (4:07) Andy Lau's Dubbing Sessions (2:28) Theatrical Trailer (1:56) 6 TV Spots - 1 (0:11) - 2 (0:11) - 3 (0:11) - 4 (0:11) - 5 (0:11) - 6 (0:11) Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Hong Kong - Edko Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film DISC TWO* "Making Of" documentary (45:02) Storyboards - Dance in Peony Pavilion (3:17) - Fight Beside Peony Pool (1:11) - Rescue from the Jail (0:58) - Ride Through the Forest (2:50) - Fight in the Flower Field (3:02) - Capture in the Bamboo Forest (5:30) Cast & Crew Biographies - Takeshi Kaneshiro (2 pages) - Zhang Zivi (3 pages) - Andy Lau Tak Wah (2 pages) - Song Dandan (1 page) - Zhang Yimou (3 pages) - Wang Bin (1 page) - Bill Kong (2 pages) - Zhao Xiaoding (1 page) - Tony Ching Siutung (3 pages) - Huo Tingxiao (2 pages) - Tau Jing (2 pages) - Shigeru Umebayashi (2 pages) - Emi Wada (2 pages) - Cheng Long (2 pages) Site Visit - Peonly Pavilion (1 page) - Birch Forest (1 page) - Flower Field (1 page) - Bamboo Forest (1 page) - Snow Field (1 page) Galleries - Costumes Gallery (1:37) - Props Gallery (0:37) - Setting Gallery (1:50) - Photo Gallery (2:43) Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Mandarin DTS-ES 6.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 6.1 EX Cantonese Dolby Digital 6.1 EX Case type: Keep Case Notes: DTS track is full bitrate. The documentary is in Mandarin with optional Cantonese subtitles. The theatrical trailer is in Mandarin with optional Cantonese, English subtitles. The music video has burned-in English subtitles. Text extras are in Chinese & English. Also available is a 3 disc Limited Box Set (2000 produced), what includes the 2 Disc DVD, Numbered certificate, 4 Bookmarks, Bamboo Pen, Original Soundtrack CD and 144 page book. Easter eggs: There is a hidden menu on DISC TWO which can be accessed by pressing the hair on the lady on the far left, which makes these accessible: "Lovers" music video by Kathleen Battle (4:07) Andy Lau's Dubbing Sessions (2:28) Theatrical Trailer (1:56) 6 TV Spots - 1 (0:11) - 2 (0:11) - 3 (0:11) - 4 (0:11) - 5 (0:11) - 6 (0:11) Special thanks to Rewind user BrunnenMatt & Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 South Korea - Starmax Extras: DISC ONE The Film Theatrical trailer (1:41) DISC TWO* "Beauty and Pureness" featurettes - Story of Flower (39:09) - Story of Snow (31:58) - Episodes in Production (24:44) - Memory of Anita Mui (30:03) - About Scenario (49:49) Subtitles: Chinese, English, Korean Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Mandarin DTS 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: 2-Disc Amaray in a slipbox. The DTS track is half bitrate. Extras include Korean subtitles. Initial pressings came with a booklet of drawn storyboards and production design photos, a fold-out miniposter. Also available is a 2 disc special acrylic case limited edition (3000 produced). Special thanks to Rewind user BrunnenMatt for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Thailand - United Home Entertainment Subtitles: Chinese, English, Thai Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Thai DTS 5.1 Thai Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Universal Pictures Extras: DISC ONE The Film DISC TWO* "Making of" featurette (44:54) Site Visit (Text notes on locations of major fight scenes) Galleries - Photo Gallery (2:44) - Setting Gallery (1:48) - Prop Gallery (0:36) - Costume Gallery (1:36) Storyboards Cast and Crew biographies (Text) Subtitles: English (translation of Chinese text), English, English HoH Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Mandarin DTS 5.1 (Half bitrate) Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 English DTS 5.1 (Half bitrate) English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Disc 1 is R4 only, disc 2 is coded for R2/4. Initial pressings were mistakenly non-anamorphic. The English subtitles that translate on-screen Chinese text only appear when viewing the film in English. Special thanks to Rewind user chucky for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

The Chinese LE has a DTS track with lengthy exclusive extras including Japanese events and a three hour Beijing Premiere Event.
The Hong Kong SE and LE have a DTS-ES track.
The South Korean release has a DTS track with three hours of featurettes.
The US and UK releases have a commentary track but note both are cut versions of the film.

A comparison between the Hong Kong standard edition and the Hong Kong Special Edition can be seen at Whiggles.

Information on differences between the original version and the US PG-13 cut version can be found at Movie-Censorship.
Information on differences between the original version and the UK cut version can be found at Movie-Censorship.
CUTS:
- R0 China- Zoke Culture - No Cuts (114:12 PAL)
- R0 Limited Edition China- Zoke Culture - No Cuts (119:12 NTSC)
- R1 America- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - Yes - US theatrical version (118:43 NTSC) with the following edits.
  1) Jin slitting the throat of a fellow officer.
  2) Jin cradling Mei before his fight with Leo.
  3) The removal of blood from Mei's wound (digital removal of blood).
- R2 France- Universal Pictures - No cuts (114:42 PAL).
- R2 Édition Double France- Universal Pictures - No cuts (114:42 PAL).
- R2 Germany- Highlight / Constantin Film - No cuts (114:37 PAL)
- R2 Premium Edition Germany- Highlight / Constantin Film - No cuts (114:38 PAL)
- R2 Holland- RCV - No cuts (114:23 PAL).
- R2 Scandinavia- Sandrew Metronome - No cuts
- R2 Two Disc Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Pathe! Distribution - Yes - 18s of cuts to three scenes for animal cruelty (114:23 PAL).
- R3 Hong Kong- Edko - No Cuts (114:28 PAL->NTSC)
- R3 Limited Edition Hong Kong- Edko - No Cuts (119:09 NTSC)
- R3 Special Edition Hong Kong- Edko - No Cuts (119:09 NTSC)
- R3 South Korea- Starmax - No Cuts (119:09 NTSC)
- R3 Thailand- United Home Entertainment - No cuts (114:24 PAL).
- R4 Australia- Universal Pictures - No cuts.
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 21/10/04
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 23/03/21

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22/03/21: Added France x2, Germany single, Holland, Hong Kong LE, Thailand, updated China single, Hong Kong SE, ASINs.
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House of Flying Daggers AKA Shi Mian Mai Fu (2004)

R0 China - Zoke Culture

R0 China - Zoke Culture
Limited Edition

R1 America - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

R2 France - Universal Pictures

R2 France - Universal Pictures
Édition Double

R2 Germany - Highlight / Constantin Film

R2 Germany - Highlight / Constantin Film
Premium Edition

R2 Holland - RCV

R2 Scandinavia - Sandrew Metronome

R2 United Kingdom - Pathe! Distribution
Two Disc Collector's Edition

R3 Hong Kong - Edko

R3 Hong Kong - Edko
Limited Edition

R3 Hong Kong - Edko
Special Edition

R3 South Korea - Starmax

R3 Thailand - United Home Entertainment

R4 Australia - Universal Pictures

OVERALL: Draw

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