The Banquet DVD, 2006

aka Ye Yan

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Film Description

Historical epic about court intrigue in China's Five Dynasties period, loosely based on Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. The setting is an ancient Chinese kingdom, where malice and treachery rule. The latest turmoil arises with the sudden death of the emperor. Suspicion falls on his ambitious brother Li, who takes the throne as well as his brother's young, beautiful wife, Empress Wan (Ziyi Zhang). The only obstacle in his path is his brother's son, Prince Wuluan (Daniel Wu), a melancholy youngster who harbours a sexual longing for his stepmother and has consequently exiled himself to a colony in the wilderness. When the new emperor's assassins reach the colony the prince barely escapes with his life. Returning to the palace, he is at once embroiled in schemes, counterschemes and suspect declarations of love. The film climaxes at a late night banquet where murder is the main dish on the menu...

Film Information

Director - Feng Xiaogang

Produced - 2006

Main Language - Mandarin

Countries & Regions - Asian Film, Chinese Film

Cast - Daniel Wu, Ziyi Zhang, You Ge

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• Contemporary Period, Costume, Historical Film
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• Action & Adventure Blu-rays

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