Sacrifice (2010)

Other name: 趙氏孤兒, Zhao Shi Gu Er

Description:

"Sacrifice" unveils a brutal tale of power and retribution. For generations, the Zhao family reigned supreme until the ruthless Tuan Gu eradicated them, determined to erase their influence forever. Miraculously, a single Zhao baby survives, hidden by the doctor Cheng Ying. When Tuan Gu learns of the escape, he unleashes a horrific decree: every infant in the city will die unless the Zhao heir is surrendered. Faced with this impossible choice, Cheng Ying makes a heart-wrenching decision. He hides his own family, then offers the Zhao baby as his own. However, his deception is discovered. His wife and their innocent child are tragically murdered, mistaken for the true Zhao heir. Consumed by grief and a burning desire for vengeance, Cheng Ying dedicates his life to a long-term plan. He enrolls the orphaned Zhao child into the very household of Tuan Gu, meticulously plotting to mold him into an instrument of ultimate revenge when he reaches adulthood. This powerful narrative explores themes of duty, loss, and the enduring quest for justice.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2010

Genre:Drama; Historical; War