The Emperor's Shadow (1996) is a grand historical drama set in ancient China, focusing on the life of Ying Zheng, the first emperor of a unified China. The narrative follows Jiang Wen as he portrays Ying Zheng, the ambitious ruler of the Qin province during the third century B.C. Driven by a vision to consolidate the six fragmented kingdoms under his rule, Ying Zheng embarks on a relentless quest for conquest and unity. In the kingdom of Yan, Ying Zheng issues a peculiar order to spare the life of Gao Jianli (Ge You), a childhood friend whose mother had once cared for both boys. Jianli, now a talented musician, is recruited by Ying Zheng to compose a national anthem. However, Jianli has his own agenda, which involves forming a bond with Ying Zheng's paralyzed daughter, Princess Yueyang (Xu Qing), who is betrothed to a high-ranking general.
Credits
Direction Zhou Xiaowen
Cast Jiang Wen · Ge You · Summer Xu · Wang Shuangbao · Tien Peng · Chin Han · Zhao Yi · Peng Wang
Soundtrack Zhao Jiping
Screenplay Lu Wei
Cinematography Lu Gengxin
Technical sheet
Title The Emperor's Shadow
Original title Qin Song (The Emperor's Shadow)
Year 1996
Type Movie
Length 116 min.
Country China
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