A kung fu warrior, devoted to helping the oppressed, makes many deadly enemies along the way, including the leader of an army, who plots his demise.

In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a shadow, a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself. Now he must use this weapon in an intricate plan that will lead his people to victory in a war that the King does not want.