The film is directed by acclaimed Oscar®-winning filmmaker Ang Lee (Best Director, Brokeback Mountain 2005) and vividly painted on film by Oscar®-winning cinematographer Peter Pau (who won the Academy Award® for Best Cinematography for the film).  

The film is a heroic tale of true love which follows three elite warriors on their quest to recover a magical sword, “The Green Destiny.” On this tumultuous quest they each overcome social obligation, prove their mastery of skill in breathtaking battles and uncover their intertwined fate. The Blu-ray Disc features two insight-bearing commentaries with director Ang Lee, producer James Schamus and cinematographer Peter Pau who discuss the cinematic masterpiece. Other special features include documentary “Unleashing the Dragon: The Making of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon,” “A Conversation with Michelle Yeoh” (Yu Shu Lien in the film), and a captivating photo gallery.

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is also available on Blu-ray Disc as part of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon/Curse of the Golden Flower/House of Flying Daggers Blu-ray Trilogy.

Synopsis
Named "Best Picture of the Year" by more than 100 critics nationwide, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon follows two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) who are faced with their greatest challenge when a young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) steals the treasured Green Destiny sword. As they try to retrieve the stolen sword, they come face-to-face with the inescapable, enduring power of love.

Bonus Features Include:

• Two Commentaries
• Director Ang Lee and Producer James Schamus
• Cinematographer Peter Pau
• Unleashing the Dragon: The Making-of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
• A Conversation with Michelle Yeoh
• Photo Gallery
• BD-Live™