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My Kingdom

2011 · 95 min

A somber, music-filled tale of vengeance and brotherhood that unfolds with operatic intensity and measured grace.

Directed by
Gao Xiaosong
Genres
Drama, Action, Romance
Overview
In the 19th century, the Prince Regent of the Qing Dynasty orders the mass execution of the entire Meng clan. Before his beheading, the leader vows that his family will avenge this travesty of justice. Awaiting his death, a five-year-old Meng boy named Erkui bravely sings an aria. The power and purity of his voice touches the opera star Master Yu and his seven-year-old pupil Guan Yilong. Master Yu rescues the boy and the two orphans become brothers. Years later, Master Yu wins the coveted golden "The Mightiest Warrior" plaque from the Prince Regent, but subsequently loses it in a duel with his archrival Master Yue. Banished from the stage upon his loss, Master Yu spends his time training the two brothers in the village. When the boys grow into men, they set off for Shanghai to pursue revenge. Once they reach Shanghai, they quickly defeat Master Yue, reclaiming not only the plaque but also taking over the Yue's opera troupe.
How it feels
Melancholic, tense, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Revenge, family, justice, betrayal
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Gao Xiaosong
Genres
Drama, Action, Romance
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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror1
Humour2
Realism6
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Genres
drama, action, romance
Directed by
Gao Xiaosong
Written by
Gao Xiaosong, Zou Jingzhi
Starring
Wu Chun, Han Geng, Barbie Hsu, Yuen Biao, Liu Qian, Yu Rongguang, Annie Shizuka Inoh, Yang Tao
Runtime
95 min
Country
China
Languages
Cantonese, Mandarin

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