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The Confidant
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The Confidant

2012-11-05 · 43 min / episode · Not rated

Drama

"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful political figures in the latter years of the Qing Dynasty. The drama also follows Li's relationship with Empress Dowager Cixi, and how he eventually becomes her closest confidant.

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TVB
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Michelle YimMichelle YimEmpress Dowager Cixi
Wayne Lai Yiu-CheungWayne Lai Yiu-CheungLi Lianying
Maggie Shiu Mei-KeiMaggie Shiu Mei-KeiEmpress Dowager Ci'an
Natalie Tong Sze-WingNatalie Tong Sze-WingEmpress Bo-yum
Nancy Wu Ting-YanNancy Wu Ting-YanSin-yung
Raymond Cho Wing-LimRaymond Cho Wing-LimOn Tak-hoi
Raymond Ho-Yin WongRaymond Ho-Yin WongYiu Sheung-hei
Power Chan Kwok-PongPower Chan Kwok-PongPang Sam-shun
Edwin SiuEdwin SiuLing Tim-sau
Elliot Ngok WahElliot Ngok WahChan Fuk
Oscar Leung Lit-WaiOscar Leung Lit-WaiEmperor Tung-chi
Aimee ChanAimee ChanPrincess Wo-shek
Selena LeeSelena LeeDowager Concubine Yuen

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