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The Emperor's Wife

20031h 40mJulien Vrebos
IMDb 5.4

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"A fairy tale for grown ups."

In an undisclosed location and time, in the land of 1001 nights, the law dictates that the Emperor must take a new wife if his current Empress does not bear a son within seven years of marriage. At the celebration Ball of their sixth wedding anniversary, the Emperor (MAX BEESLEY - Torque) and his faithful manservant, Chamberlain (JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS - Vanity Fair, Bend It Like Beckham, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead) begin the covert operation to find and prepare a virgin candidate to become the new Empress.A suitable young woman, Sabah (LETICIA DOLERA) is secretly transported into an isolated wing in the Imperial Palace. In this prison of fairytale rooms, she is tutored by the Masters and spied upon by the Emperor and Chamberlain. Should the current Empress (ROSANA PASTOR) conceive, everyone in the secret wing will be executed.

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What is The Emperor's Wife (2003) about?

In an undisclosed location and time, in the land of 1001 nights, the law dictates that the Emperor must take a new wife if his current Empress does not bear a son within seven years of marriage. At the celebration Ball of their sixth wedding anniversary, the Emperor (MAX BEESLEY - Torque) and his faithful manservant, Chamberlain (JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS - Vanity Fair, Bend It Like Beckham, I'll…

Who stars in The Emperor's Wife?

The Emperor's Wife stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Chamberlain), Max Beesley (Emperor), Rosana Pastor (Empress), Leticia Dolera (Sabah), Claire Johnston (Mother). The film was directed by Julien Vrebos.

How long is The Emperor's Wife?

The Emperor's Wife has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003.

Is The Emperor's Wife worth watching?

The Emperor's Wife holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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