The Silk Road

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Audience Score
67
The Silk Road
NR 2 hr 23 minDrama
In 1026 students in western China are shanghaied into the forces of crown prince Li Yuanhao of Xi Xia who wants to control the length of the Silk Road One student is Zhao Xingde who becomes the favorite of his commander Zhu Wangli While sacking a fortress Xingde discovers Tsurpia princess of the Uighur He hides her they fall in love When hes sent away to study Xixian he leaves Tsurpia in Zhus care but returns to find her engaged to Li Tragedy follows and he and Zhu enter a pact to take revenge when Li arrives at DunHuang the regions seat of learning and culture Against overwhelming odds they find a surprising way to leave a monument to their life and love

Movie Details

Original Language:Japanese
Executive Producers:Yasuyoshi Tokuma