"Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City."

2006

1h 54m

6.8(761 votes)

Action

Drama

Fantasy

Overview

During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.

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Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

周潤發

Emperor Ping

Acting

巩俐

Empress Phoenix

Acting

周杰倫

Prince Zhai

Acting

刘烨

Crown Prince Wan

Acting

秦俊杰

Prince Yu

Acting

Li Man

Jiang Chan

Acting

倪大红

Imperial Physician Jiang

Acting

Chen Jin

Imperial Physician's Wife

Acting

葛思然

Maid

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Jiulong Guo

Host of the Festival

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Ray Ma

Medicine Boy

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Feng Bai

Soldier

Acting

Ming Li

Senior Eunuch

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