(aka The Banquet) (2006)
Directed by Feng Xiao-Gang
Produced by John Chong and
Wang Zhong-Jun
Written by Qiu Gang-Jian and
Sheng He-Yu
Action Choreography by Yuen Wo-Ping
Starring Zhang Ziyi, Daniel Wu, Zhou Xun, Ge You, Ma Jing-Wu, Huang Xiao-Ming
Dragon Dynasty
Available Feb. 26, 2008
It is 10th century China during the Five Dynasties Period. When the Emperor is murdered, his brother Li usurps the thrown and takes his wife Empress Wan as his own. Prince Wu, fearing for his life, and knowing that he will never have the heart of Wan, flees the palace and politics in favor of a life of theatre and song. Li fears that Wu will someday return and try to take the throne for himself, so he dispatches his loyal guards to assassinate him. Wan though, who was originally to marry Wu, sends her own dispatch to protect Wu. When Wu survives the assassination, he returns to the royal palace to face Li, who he believes is responsible for his father's death...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!
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