The Guillotines, a secret death squad of street thugs, armed with their widely-feared weapon of the same name, are a merciless killing force under the protection of the ruthless Emperor, Yong Zheng. Loyally serving the Qing dynasty, they set out on a deadly mission: to assassinate the charismatic leader of a powerful rebel force. In an attempt to capture their target alive, The Guillotines give him a chance to escape, taking them on a manhunt across China. When they encounter another group of mysterious assassins, equipped with advanced Western weaponry and firearms, The Guillotines begin to fear that the hunters may have become the hunted. 2012 We Pictures Ltd., Stellar Mega Films Ltd., Media Asia Film International Ltd., Polyface Films Company Ltd. All Rights Reserved. (Original Title - Xue di zi)