Empire of Silver

– In 1899, Lord Kang must decide which of his three sons will take over his family's Chinese banking e..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 53 Minutes
Release Year:
2009
Original Name:
白銀帝國
Empire of Silver (2009) - Also known as 白銀帝國

In 1899, Lord Kang must decide which of his three sons will take over his family's Chinese banking empire. When circumstances dictate that he appoint his unreliable youngest son, family bonds are pushed to the limit as father and son clash in a climate of political turmoil. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival.

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Release Date:

02 Jun 2011

Language:

Mandarin, English

Director:

Christina Yao

Writer:

Christina Yao, Cheng Yi (book)

Main Actors:

Aaron Kwok, Tielin Zhang, Lei Hao, Jin Chai

Plot:

Based on historical events, a saga of China's 'Wall Street' over a century ago. A young man must decide whether to follow his father's path or find his own when he is obligated to assume the role of heir to a banking empire.

Awards:

9 wins & 8 nominations.

Gross profit:

$40,052

Production:

NeoClassics Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
56%
Metacritic:
54%