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Release Year2000
Runtime1 Season
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War & Politics
Votes5
DirectorZhong Zheng
WritersZhong Zheng
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPalace of Desire
About Palace of Desire
Palace of Desire, also known as Da Ming Gong Ci, is a Chinese television series based on the life story of Princess Taiping, a daughter of China's only female emperor Wu Zetian. Directed by Li Shaohong and Zeng Nianping, the series starred Chen Hong, Zhou Xun, Gui Yalei and Winston Chao in the leading roles. It was first broadcast on CCTV-8 in mainland China on March 30, 2000.
Directed by Zhong Zheng, Palace of Desire leans on a strong ensemble — Chen Hong, Gua Ah-leh, Zhou Xun — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2000.
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