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/10
781 Ratings

PRINCESS YANG KWEI-FEI

楊貴妃 | Yōkihi | Joeng Gwaifei

Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi
Japan, Hong Kong, 1955
Drama, Romance, History
  • 9191 minutes

Synopsis

In 8th Century China, widowed Emperor Hsüan-tsung reigns alone, devoting his life to composing music. When he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman, who will become his imperial concubine, a tale of political intrigue and rival dynasties is set in motion, with tragic consequences.

Synopsis

In 8th Century China, widowed Emperor Hsüan-tsung reigns alone, devoting his life to composing music. When he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman, who will become his imperial concubine, a tale of political intrigue and rival dynasties is set in motion, with tragic consequences.