Magic City (2017)

A story that takes place at the Shanghai Bund during the 1930's. It revolves around a man from a clan of magicians who treads on a path of patriotism after starting on a road to avenge his father's death. Ye Fei's father Ye Jin is the head of the Jin Rong troupe which is home to generations of great magicians. After challenging and winning against a German magician, Ye Jin Rong is ostracized by other troupes and dies from despair. Driven by the desire to take revenge, Ye Fei travels North to come under the tutelage of a famous school. After completing his training, Ye Fei goes to Shanghai where he meets Xiao Yao, the daughter of a ganglord, and she becomes enamored with him. War erupts at this time, putting their story of love and revenge aside as they are pulled into a fight for their country.