6.4
The Banquet
ActionDramaFantasyNot Rated
"Nothing is more poisonous than the human heart."
Duration
2h 11mRelease
14 Sept 2006Country
ChinaHong Kong SAR China
Language
ChineseOverview
Crown Prince Wu Luan is in love with Little Wan but left heartbroken when she marries his father, the emperor. The emperor's brother, Li, kills him and Wu Luan tries to avenge his father's death.
Plot
A loose adaptation of Hamlet, "The Night Banquet" is set in an empire in chaos. The Emperor, the Empress, the Crown Prince, the Minister and the General all have their own enemies they would like to finish off at a night banquet.
Cast
Ziyi ZhangYou GeDaniel Wu
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10Rotten Tomatoes: 42%
Details
Director
Xiaogang Feng
Writers
Gangjian QiuWilliam ShakespeareHeyu Sheng
Awards
10 wins & 25 nominations totalTrailer
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