The Old Way

In a chaotic era rife with bandits, rogue gangster Peng Yinan and his brothers Lei Wu and Ma Ming scrape by as outlaws. A mysterious woman Zhuang Yue hires them with a gold bar to kidnap a bride from a ruthless bandit stronghold. During the mission, Peng discovers his long-sought archenemy—the man who massacred his family years ago—hidden among the criminals. Fueled by vengeance, Peng launches a brutal assault to settle scores and annihilate the gang.

Directed by Fan Xiang, The Old Way leans on a strong ensemble — Max Zhang, Cheng Yi, Han Yanbo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2025.