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Empire of Silver

NR20091h 53mChristina Yao
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 59% · Metacritic 54

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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.

DramaHistoryFamilyRomance
FeminismBankingReligionParentEast Asian LeadPeriod DramaDocudramaWoman Director

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What is Empire of Silver (2009) about?

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.

Who stars in Empire of Silver?

Empire of Silver stars Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing (Third Master), Chang Lantian (Eunuch), Zhang Tielin (Master Kang), Jennifer Tilly (Mrs. Landdeck), Hao Lei (Madame Kang). The film was directed by Christina Yao.

How long is Empire of Silver?

Empire of Silver has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated NR.

Is Empire of Silver worth watching?

Empire of Silver holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 59. Fans of Drama, History, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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