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Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)

Poster for Curse of the Golden Flower

Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Zhang Yimou
  • Profile picture of Chow Yun-Fat
    Emperor Ping Chow Yun-Fat
  • Profile picture of Gong Li
    Empress Phoenix Gong Li
  • Profile picture of Jay Chou
    Prince Zhai Jay Chou
  • Profile picture of Liu Ye
    Crown Prince Wan Liu Ye
  • Profile picture of Qin Junjie
    Prince Yu Qin Junjie
  • Profile picture of Li Man
    Jiang Chan Li Man
  • Profile picture of Ni Dahong
    Imperial Physician Jiang Ni Dahong
  • Profile picture of Chen Jin
    Imperial Physician's Wife Chen Jin

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