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Empire of Silver
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Empire of Silver

2009-02-12 · 113 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · History · Family · Romance

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.

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Directors
Christina Yao
Production companies
Crystal Clear Pictures, Ocean Pictures
Countries
China, Taiwan, Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Aaron Kwok Fu-shingAaron Kwok Fu-shingThird Master
Chang LantianChang LantianEunuch
Zhang TielinZhang TielinMaster Kang
Jennifer TillyJennifer TillyMrs. Landdeck
Hao LeiHao LeiMadame Kang
Ding ZhichengDing ZhichengManager Qui
King Shih-chiehKing Shih-chiehManager Liu
Jonathan Kos-ReadJonathan Kos-ReadPastor Landdeck
Lei ZhenyuLei ZhenyuManager Dai
Lü ZhongLü ZhongLu Sao
Hei ZiHei Zi
Tien NiuTien Niu
Dennis Chan Kwok-SanDennis Chan Kwok-San
Qin PengfeiQin Pengfei
Wang DeshunWang DeshunChang You [Chief escort]

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