The film is produced by renowned Hong Kong director Stanley Tong and directed by newcomer Chen Juli, with Yuan Fufu, He Hongshan and Zhou Xiao’ou in the lead roles. This film tells the story of young Zhe Gushao and his partner Shao Ling, who set out on an expedition to find the antidote for the magic spice pearl in order to save the people of the mountain from being trapped by the disease.