Summary

Han Hsiang Li's lush epic re-creates the fascinating life and times of Tzu Hsi, the Manchu Qing dynasty empress who rose from the ranks of Emperor Xianfeng's many concubines to become the de facto ruler of China for nearly 50 years. Award-winning actress Li Gong (Memoirs of a Geisha) leads the cast of this powerful drama that also stars Xiaoqing Liu, Daoming Chen, Ye Chen and Yan Li.