<P> The film is set in 18th century Qing Dynasty China . Li Mu Bai ( Chow Yun - fat ) is an accomplished Wudang swordsman and Yu Shu Lien ( Michelle Yeoh ) heads a private security company . The death of Mu Bai 's closest friend and Shu Lien 's fiancé , Meng Sizhao , complicates their feelings for one another . Mu Bai , after choosing to retire , asks Shu Lien to give his sword `` Green Destiny '' to their benefactor Sir Te ( Sihung Lung ) in Beijing . Long ago , Mu Bai 's master was murdered by Jade Fox ( Cheng Pei - pei ) , a woman who sought to learn Wudang skills . While at Sir Te 's place , Shu Lien makes the acquaintance of Jen Yu ( Zhang Ziyi ) , who is the daughter of a rich and powerful Governor Yu and is about to get married . </P>
<P> The film is set in 18th century Qing Dynasty China . Li Mu Bai ( Chow Yun - fat ) is an accomplished Wudang swordsman and Yu Shu Lien ( Michelle Yeoh ) heads a private security company . The death of Mu Bai 's closest friend and Shu Lien 's fiancé , Meng Sizhao , complicates their feelings for one another . Mu Bai , after choosing to retire , asks Shu Lien to give his sword `` Green Destiny '' to their benefactor Sir Te ( Sihung Lung ) in Beijing . Long ago , Mu Bai 's master was murdered by Jade Fox ( Cheng Pei - pei ) , a woman who sought to learn Wudang skills . While at Sir Te 's place , Shu Lien makes the acquaintance of Jen Yu ( Zhang Ziyi ) , who is the daughter of a rich and powerful Governor Yu and is about to get married . </P>
what is the name of the sword in crouching tiger hidden dragon
what is the name of the sword in crouching tiger hidden dragon
Green Destiny
Green Destiny