Sorrows of the Forbidden City
The film focused on a conflict between Empress Dowager Cixi, her son Guangxi (the nominal emperor) and his wife, Zhen Fei.
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The film focused on a conflict between Empress Dowager Cixi, her son Guangxi (the nominal emperor) and his wife, Zhen Fei.
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Genre:Drama, History
Written By:Ke Yao
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Runtime:94 minutes
Studio:Yung Hwa Motion Picture Studios, Ltd.
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