Curse of the Golden Flower
Curse of the Golden Flower
“ Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City. ”
RegionCN / HK
Runtime114 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“A lavish, color-saturated palace drama exploring deadly dynastic betrayal and armed rebellion in imperial China.”
“A historical epic showcasing Chow in a commanding dramatic role.”
“Zhang Yimou orchestrates a lavish visual feast where dynastic poison and filial rebellion drown in fields of golden chrysanthemums.”
Storyline
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.
DIRECTOR / Director
Zhang Yimou
KEYWORDS
empireplansecret lovemartial artschinaswordplayfighttoxicationmarriage crisispoisonsecret societypalaceforbidden loveheir to the thronebattle for powerroyal familytang dynastypompbased on play or musicalsword fightbetrayalperiod dramahistoricalwuxiapower strugglepoisoning7th century
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