Nirvana in Fire is a TV show set in ancient China, revolving around the protagonist seeking justice and revenge. The plot is filled with political intrigue, court conspiracies, and martial arts battles. The story follows the tragic hero as he navigates the royal palace, uncovering secrets and facing challenges to restore justice to the kingdom.
Empress Ki is a historical drama set in 14th-century China during the Yuan Dynasty. It tells the story of Ki Seung-nyang, a Goryeo woman who disguises herself as a man to survive and eventually becomes the empress of the Yuan Dynasty. The series explores themes of power struggle, politics, love, and court intrigue.
One hundred years ago, a grave tradition was born in a land where demons live among people: a human must be sacrificed to the King of Beasts. But when Sariphi, the 99th sacrifice, is offered to the King, she isn’t afraid at all! Intrigued by her calm and cute nature, the King decides to spare her life with plans to make her his bride.
The Raven Consort is a special consort living deep in the inner palace who, despite her title, does not perform nighttime duties for the emperor. Some who have seen her say she has the appearance of an old woman, while others describe her as a young girl. The Raven Consort's name is Shouxue. She can use mysterious arts and will accept any favor asked of her, whether it is to find something lost or to curse someone to death. The current emperor, Gaojun, visits her one night to ask a favor. Their meeting exposes a secret that will turn history on its head...
In order to air her grievances towards her elder sister Lady Yue-Yuet, Lady Shun Yuen-Sau spreads rumours of Yue-Yuet in the palace. The ambitious nursing mother Seung-Ling tries to collect evidence against the rumours in exchange for money from others. She soon becomes a trusted follower and a close friend of Lady Yue-Yuet. Meanwhile, the arrival of famous actors Ko Lau-Fei and Wan Tsau-Yin captures the heart of every woman in the palace including the lonely Yuen-Sau, and unintentionally fuels the power struggle between the three ladies in the palace.
In 1862, an Englishwoman named Anna Leonowens travels to Siam to become a tutor to the King's many children. Despite their cultural differences, Anna and the King develop a strong bond and learn from each other.
Lady of the Dynasty is a historical drama set in ancient China during the Tang Dynasty. It tells the story of the love affair between an emperor and a beautiful consort, showcasing the struggles and challenges they face in their relationship. Alongside the romance, the movie also delves into the political and social aspects of the time period, providing a captivating depiction of life in ancient China.
The story of egyptian princess Cleopatra's amorous adventures.
Documentary telling the inside story of the plans by Louis Mountbatten to maneuver his nephew and heir to the Greek throne, Philip, into marrying the future queen Princess Elizabeth and the tensions that that unleashed.
Su Mu Li, the lord of Fengcheng City, has a dual personality and unstable emotions. In the eyes of the world, she is sometimes kind and gentle, sometimes fierce and treacherous. However, the origin of all this is not known to outsiders. Everyone only thinks that she is moody, so everyone is afraid of this double-faced city lord. Duan Yun Yi, the world's best assassin, does not want the brutal Su Mu Li to survive and is planning to get rid of her. In order to infiltrate the palace and assassinate Su Mu Li, Duan Yun Yi pretends to be Han Zi Ling, and marries Su Mu Li as a cover in order to get close enough to finally take her out. Unexpectedly, this assassin, who had never failed in his action, accidentally discovered Su Mu Li's unknown dual personality. The real Su Mu Li, the one who is kind-hearted, has the same goal as Duan Yun Yi - to get rid of her vicious half.
A tiny European country which for years has survived financially only through evading its bills and smuggling is finally facing bankruptcy, when a rich American agrees to save the place by buying it. But before, the deal is closed, he dies. His nearest relative and heir turns out to be a young woman with high ethical and democratic standards, but no experience with money, or affairs of state, or Europe. A charming young English visitor helps her to muddle through. Comedy and romance follow.
Between love madness, scandals, intrigue and happiness - the stories of German princesses on the Russian tzar's throne were shaped by strokes of fate. Princess Charlotte of Prussia was married on exactly her 19th birthday in 1817 with the future Russian Tsar. She joined a long line of German princesses at the Tsar's court, beginning with Catherine the Great and extending to the last Russian Empress. 200 years later, her descendant Maria in St. Petersburg is searching for the traces of these German women.
No profession, no say, no freedom of expression. Life as a prince consort is not exactly pleasure taxing. No constitution ascribes any function to the husband of a queen. Nowhere does it say what he must or must not do. A life in the shadow of the crown. Can that go well?
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