Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City.
2006 · R · 1h 54m · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy
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: Zhang Yimou
Writers: Zhang Yimou, Bian Zhihong, Wu Nan
Music by: Shigeru Umebayashi
Cinematography: Zhao Xiaoding
Editor: Cheng Long
Box office: $79M · Budget: $45M · Rated 6.9/10 by 835 viewers