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Emperor Chien Lung and the Beauty

1980 · 100 min

A leisurely, playful costume romp where royal dignity keeps slipping into flirtation and mischief.

Overview: The year is 1756 and the Emperor journeys to Soochow, where he encounters a famous courtesan and gets involved with in all sorts of un-emperor-like activities.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, romantic and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, identity, class, power
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
identity
class
power
freedom
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild