Jet Li is John Chang, a bodyguard trained by China's best, who is called in to keep a young, beautiful murder witness (Chung) out of harm's way.

But there are dangerous men after her, including one who has a score to settle with Chang.

The bodyguard is determined to keep her behind locked doors - but she's an unwilling housewife and their chemistry won't stay undercover for long.

"All the kung fu in the world isn't going to help when it comes to women," a cop tells the stone-faced Li.

We all know he can handle the karate, but how will he fare with romance?

Will the smouldering Christy melt the warrior's heart, or will the bad guys exact their retribution?

A spicy Eastern action thriller that combines revenge, love and some sizzling action sequences.