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Release Year1989
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes8
DirectorLi Han-Hsiang
WritersLi Han-Hsiang
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Empress Dowager
About The Empress Dowager
Han Hsiang Li's lush epic re-creates the fascinating life and times of Tzu Hsi, the Manchu Qing dynasty empress who rose from the ranks of Emperor Xianfeng's many concubines to become the de facto ruler of China for nearly 50 years.
Directed by Li Han-Hsiang, The Empress Dowager leans on a strong ensemble — Liu Xiaoqing, Gong Li, Chen Daoming — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1989.
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