The King of Wuxia Part I - The Prophet was Once Here

The first part unveils the works of Hu in a chronological order. It features analyses by scholars and critics and interviews with figures who have worked with Hu in the past, including Hsu Feng, Cheng Pei-pei, Wang Toon, Tsui Hark, John Woo, and Sammo Hung. The episode then follows Taiwanese actor Shih Chun, one of Hu’s frequent collaborators, to the shooting locations featured in his works. Through time and space, the film gradually reveals Hu’s filmmaking methods, artistic style, and the demeanour and madness he had shown in creating art.