The Demon Wet Nurse

A murky, uneven plunge into palace intrigue and erotic melodrama, with plot gaps that leave you more puzzled than moved.

Directed by

Hsia Tsu-hui

Genres

Drama, Fantasy

Starring

Ching-Ngo Gam, Pal Sinn Lap-Man, Hu Chin

Overview

This Category III period drama featuring power struggles and naughty things within the imperial palace walls definitely has effort put forth but immense chunks of plot holes are nowhere near filled up. Much seem missing in the story of poor Ru Yee who applies to be the nurse maid of the Emperor’s son. She gets help to gain access by Wei (Tan Lap-Man) and soon they are both heavily involved inside the palace. She as the nurse maid and he as a eunuch in training. Wei also finds time to murder Ru Yee’s sick husband and child… a fact barely mentioned after it’s happened.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and campy. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, betrayal, ambition, grief

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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