Released:
1989-03-02

Overview:
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.

Director:
Li Han-Hsiang

Runtime:
1h 30min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Liu Xiaoqing
  as
  Empress Dowager Cixi
• 
  Gong Li
  as
  Guilian
• 
  Chen Daoming
  as
  Emperor Tongzhi
• 
  Tony Leung Ka-fai
  as
  Emperor Xian Feng
• 
  Chen Ye
  as
  Empress Dowager Ci'an