Empire of Silver
In 1899, Lord Kang must decide which of his three sons will take over his family's Chinese banking empire. When circumstances dictate that he appoint his unreliable youngest son, family bonds are pushed to the limit as father and son clash in a climate of political turmoil. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 白银帝国 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | China, Taiwan, Hong Kong |
| Genre | Drama, History, Family, Romance |
| Director | Christina Yao |
| Runtime | 113 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (20 votes) |
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The film constructs a meticulous portrait of a financial dynasty at a crossroads, relying on the tense dynamic between a rigid patriarch and his progressive son to explore the erosion of tradition. It frames the intimate family conflict within the vast, impending political upheaval of turn-of-the-century China.
What lingers after the final ledger is closed is a profound sense of melancholy for a world bound by duty, where personal desires are the first casualty of legacy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Christina Yao
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Best enjoyed as a slow-burn historical drama, with minimal distractions to appreciate its detailed production.
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