Legend of Concubine Zhen Huan (2012)

Other name: 後宮甄嬛傳, 甄嬛传, 后宫甄嬛传, Hou Gong Zhen Huan Zhuan, Empresses In The Palace, Inner Palace: Zhen Huan Biography

Description:

"Legend of Concubine Zhen Huan" plunges viewers into the treacherous world of the imperial harem. A bright young woman, hailing from an esteemed Eight Banners family, enters the Forbidden City as a concubine, marrying the Emperor. Initially a kindhearted and clever girl, she soon discovers the brutal realities of court life. The harem is a viper's nest, rife with murderous scandals, bitter rivalries, and insidious betrayals designed to eliminate any perceived threat. To survive, she must learn to navigate these perilous waters. Witness her dramatic transformation as she sheds her innocence, evolving into a power-hungry and manipulative woman. Her journey is a relentless struggle for survival and dominance, culminating in her rise to the pinnacle of power: the Empress Dowager, the most formidable woman in the entire imperial court. This gripping tale explores ambition, sacrifice, and the ultimate cost of power.

Director: Zheng Xiao Long [郑晓龙]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2012

Genre:Drama; Historical; life; melodrama; political