Curse of the Golden Flower
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Curse of the Golden Flower

China, Later Tang Dynasty, 10th Century. On the eve of the Chong Yang Festival, golden flowers fill the Imperial Palace. The Emperor (Chow Yun Fat) re...turns unexpectedly with his second son, Prince Jai (Jay Chou). His pretext is to celebrate the holiday with his family, but given the chilled relations between the Emperor and the ailing Empress (Gong Li), this seems disingenuous. For many years, the Empress and Crown Prince Wan (Liu Ye), her stepson, have had an illicit liaison. Feeling trapped, Prince Wan dreams of escaping the palace with his secret love Chan (Li Man), the Imperial Doctor's daughter. Meanwhile, Prince Jai, the faithful son, grows worried over the Empress's health and her obsession with golden chrysanthemums. Could she be headed down an ominous path? The Emperor harbors equally clandestine plans; the Imperial Doctor (Ni Dahong) is the only one privy to his machinations. When the Emperor senses a looming threat, he relocates the doctor's family from the Palace to a remote area. While they are en route, mysterious assassins attack them. Chan and her mother, Jiang Shi (Chen Jin) are forced back to the palace. Their return sets off a tumultuous sequence of dark surprises. Amid the glamour and grandeur of the festival, ugly secrets are revealed. As the Imperial Family continues its elaborate charade in a palatial setting, thousands of golden armored warriors charge the palace. Who is behind this brutal rebellion? Where do Prince Jai's loyalties lie? Between love and desire, is there a final winner? Against a moonlit night, thousands of chrysanthemum blossoms are trampled as blood spills across the Imperial Palace. Show More

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Curse of the Golden Flower is a visually stunning epic set in 10th century China during the Later Tang Dynasty. The movie takes place on the eve of the Chong Yang Festival, as golden flowers fill the Imperial Palace. The Emperor, played by Chow Yun Fat, returns unexpectedly with his second son, Prince Jai, portrayed by Jay Chou. However, the strained relationship between the Emperor and the Empress, played by Gong Li, raises suspicions about his true intentions.

Prince Jai becomes increasingly worried about the Empress's health and her obsession with golden chrysanthemums, while Prince Wan, the Crown Prince, dreams of escaping the palace with his secret love. As secrets and hidden agendas unravel, the palace is thrown into turmoil.

The film showcases the opulence and grandeur of the festival, as well as the dark secrets and betrayals within the Imperial Family. The Emperor's clandestine plans and the mysterious assassins targeting the Imperial Doctor's family add to the suspenseful atmosphere.

As the film builds towards a climax, thousands of golden armored warriors charge the palace, leading to a confrontation and a shocking revelation. The movie explores themes of love, desire, loyalty, and the sacrifices made for power.

With its intricate plot, lavish sets, and stunning cinematography, Curse of the Golden Flower offers a captivating and visually impressive viewing experience.