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Empire of Silver

Empire of Silver

20095.51h 53mNR

Overview

In 1899, Lord Kang must decide which of his three sons will take over his family's Chinese banking empire. When circumstances dictate that he appoint his unreliable youngest son, family bonds are pushed to the limit as father and son clash in a climate of political turmoil. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival.

Directed by Christina Yao
Written by Cheng Yi, Christina Yao
Produced by Peggy Chiao, Christina Yao
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Top Cast

Aaron Kwok

Aaron Kwok

Third Master

Chang Lantian

Chang Lantian

Eunuch

Zhang Tielin

Zhang Tielin

Master Kang

Jennifer Tilly

Jennifer Tilly

Mrs. Landdeck

Hao Lei

Hao Lei

Madame Kang

Ding Zhicheng

Ding Zhicheng

Manager Qui

King Shih-Chieh

King Shih-Chieh

Manager Liu

Jonathan Kos-Read

Jonathan Kos-Read

Pastor Landdeck

Lei Zhenyu

Lei Zhenyu

Manager Dai

Lü Zhong

Lü Zhong

Lu Sao

Themes & Keywords

feminismbankingreligionparenteast asian leadperiod dramadocudramawoman director

About Empire of Silver

Empire of Silver is a drama, history, family, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of feminism, banking, religion, parent, east asian lead, period drama. Directed by Christina Yao, it stars Aaron Kwok, Chang Lantian, Zhang Tielin. In 1899, Lord Kang must decide which of his three sons will take over his family's Chinese banking empire. When circumstances dictate that he appoint his unreliable youngest son, family bonds are pushed to the limit as father and son clash in a climate of political turmoil. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival.

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