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Empire of Silver (2009)

Empire of Silver
Empire of Silver
NR
Biography
Documentary
Drama
Family
History
Romance

Release Date
February 12, 2009
Director
Christina Yao
Cast
Aaron Kwok , Lantian Chang , Zhicheng Ding , Lei Hao , Shih Chieh King , Jonathan Kos-Read
Runtime
112
Main Genre
Biography
Writers
Christina Yao , Cheng Yi
Tagline
Inspired by historical events.

Summary

A hedonistic young man must assume the role of heir to a banking empire he cares little about. Following the tragic kidnapping of his brother's wife, "Third Master" reluctantly submits to pressure from his overbearing father. Powerful bank-owner Lord Kang is determined to prepare Third Master for financial leadership by molding his son into his own image. Embarking on a metaphysical journey, Third Master must decide whether to follow his father's path or find his own. Greed, deception and jealousy surface under the pressures of war and the impending change from silver to paper bills ...

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