The drama mainly tells the story of the gratitude and resentment between the master and apprentice, brothers and sisters of the northern Wulin Sect "Swallow Gate" from the 1920s to 1950s.
Combined with the historical vicissitudes of warlord melee, War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and civil war, it shows the life track and growth process of Yan Zimen's three outstanding disciples with different beliefs and pursuits. This drama promotes China Wushu, with its internal strength and lightness skill. It is a rare good film with educational significance and more entertainment and appreciation.
Drama evaluation
1997 "Swallow and Li San" created a miracle of viewing and became one of the most discussed TV dramas in people's spare time. The drama won the "Flying Award" and was bought out exclusively by CCTV, becoming the highest-priced TV series of the year, with a rating of over 20% in Beijing.