Lover of the Last Empress (1995)

Name: Lover of the Last Empress
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1995
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Chingmy Yau, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Valerie Chow, Yu Rongguang, Yvonne Yung Hung

1h 40m Hong Kong

Drama History

Plot

An innocent girl, chosen to be one of the emperor's concubines, begins her journey engulfed in jealousy and manipulation from her rivals. As time passes, her naivety fades, and she becomes increasingly ruthless. Eventually, she bears the emperor's child, ascending to the position of empress. However, her rise to power comes at a cost; the corruption of her spirit transforms her into a tyrannical ruler after the emperor’s death. The tale explores the tragic evolution of innocence into tyranny within the confines of the imperial court.

Cast

Chingmy Yau Tony Leung Ka-fai Valerie Chow Yu Rongguang Yvonne Yung Hung Kingdom Yuen King-Tan Power Chan Kwok-Pong Ku Feng Lau Shun Lo Hung Teresa Ha Ping Lui Tat Michael Lee Ming-Yeung Julia Cheng Yim-Lai Chin Gwan