Princess Yang Kwei-fei
In 8th Century China, a widowed emperor devotes his life to composing music. When he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman, a tale of political intrigue and rival dynasties is set in mo…
Princess Yang Kwei-fei
In 8th Century China, a widowed emperor devotes his life to composing music. When he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman, a tale of political intrigue and rival dynasties is set in motion, with tragic consequences. In 8th-century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their influence over the court. General An Lushan finds a close relative working in their kitchen whom they groom to present to the Emperor. The Emperor falls in love with her and she becomes the Princess Yang Kwei-fei. The Yangs are then appointed important ministers, though An Lushan is not given the court position he covets. The ministers misuse their power so much that there is a popular revolt against all the Yangs, fueled by An Lushan. —Will Gilbert and Brian McInnis
Princess Yang Kwei-fei
Drama,History,Romance
Film Details
In 8th Century China, a widowed emperor devotes his life to composing music. When he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman, a tale of political intrigue and rival dynasties is set in motion, with tragic consequences. In 8th-century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife.
The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their influence over the court. General An Lushan finds a close relative working in their kitchen whom they groom to present to the Emperor. The Emperor falls in love with her and she becomes the Princess Yang Kwei-fei.
The Yangs are then appointed important ministers, though An Lushan is not given the court position he covets. The ministers misuse their power so much that there is a popular revolt against all the Yangs, fueled by An Lushan. —Will Gilbert and Brian McInnis.