Saturday, October 18, 2008

The Empress Dowager

The Empress Dowager is a in the genre, directed by Li Han Hsiang.

Synopsis



Although the Empress Dowager, , of the Qing Dynasty had promised her nephew, Emperor that he had complete autonomy, he found that this was not the case as he attempted to exert his authority over corrupt eunuchs and officials who undermined him with the backing of the Empress Dowager. Young, inexperienced and without a strong cadre of loyal officials to support him, he tried to juggle affairs both public and private. His loveless marriage and dislike of the Empress further left him all the more bereft of any power lever. His only bright spark in a cold gloomy palace was his love for a new concubine and a young eunuch who wholeheartedly supported him.

Cast and roles



Empress Dowager Cixi - Lisa Lu
Empress - Ivy Ling Po
Emperor Guangxu - Ti Lung
Eunuch - David Chiang

Golden Horse Award



Best Actress : Lisa Lu
Best Supporting Actress : Ivy Ling Po

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