China,
2006, 131 min
Plots(1)
Scheming royals and other officials seek to conquer empires and consolidate power to form a single omnipotent dynasty. Against this backdrop, a legendary empress (Zhang) with fighting skills unparalleled by any man, harbors forbidden desires for her stepson. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
Ziyi Zhang
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You Ge
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Daniel Wu Yin-cho
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Xun Zhou
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Jingwu Ma
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Bo Peng
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Lun Ma
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