Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)

Other name: 满城尽带黄金甲, Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia

Description:

Set in ancient China's Imperial Court in 928 A.D., "Curse of the Golden Flower" unveils a gripping saga of forbidden love and betrayal. As golden chrysanthemums adorn the Imperial Palace for the Chong Yang Festival, the Emperor makes an unexpected return with his second son, Prince Jai. His supposed family reunion masks the deep, strained relations with the ailing Empress. Unbeknownst to many, the Empress and her stepson, Crown Prince Wan, share a dangerous, illicit liaison. Crown Prince Wan, feeling trapped, dreams of escaping the palace and his obligations with his secret love, Chan, the Imperial Doctor's daughter. Amidst this treacherous landscape, the loyal Prince Jai grows increasingly concerned by the Empress's failing health and her unsettling obsession with the golden flowers, suspecting a sinister path lies ahead. This intense family drama promises a captivating look into power, passion, and deception within the palace walls.

Director: Zhang Yi Mou [张艺谋]

Country: Hong Kong

Status: Completed

Released: 2006

Genre:Action; Betrayal; Historical; Warrior; Wuxia