Movies and TvShows featuring "eunuch" theme.

The story of Mi Yue (Queen Dowager Xuan), the first stateswoman in the history of China. Mi Yue was a young princess who lived in the Kingdom of Chu during the Warring States period. She was sent to Qin as a concubine and part of her sister Mi Shu's dowry, separating her from first love Huang Xie. King Ying Si passes away while his sons are still battling for the throne, and ultimately, Ying Dang comes out as the successor. Mi Yue is banished to Yan with her son Ying Ji. However, Ying Dang suddenly dies, leaving Qin in a state of chaos. Mi Yue enlists the help of the "barbarian" Yiqu army, successfully returning to Qin, suppressing political revolts and instates her son Ying Ji on the throne. Mi Yue goes on to become the first Empress Dowager (Empress Mother) in China’s history.

Empresses in the Palace is a captivating TV show that takes place in the royal palaces of 18th-century China. It follows the intense rivalry, power struggles, and love triangles among strong-willed women vying for the emperor's favor. As the heir to the throne faces multiple challenges, including poison threats, pregnancy complications, and manipulative schemes, the intricate hierarchy and court intrigue unfold in this historical drama. Based on an internet novel, Empresses in the Palace showcases the forbidden city and provides a glimpse into Chinese history.

Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.

Ruyi enters the palace as a consort and has to navigate through the complex dynamics of power, betrayals, and manipulation in order to survive and protect her loved ones.

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.

A story that follows Emperor Renzong of Song as he struggles between maintaining his ideologies of governing the country and his love for his daughter.

Jewel in the Palace is a Korean drama set in the 16th century, focusing on the life of a female doctor named Jang-geum. She faces various challenges in the palace, including torture, as she strives to prove herself in a male-dominated society. The show also explores themes of love, slavery, and the power dynamics within the empire.

Love in the Moonlight is a heartwarming romantic comedy set in the Joseon Dynasty. The story revolves around a crown prince who falls in love with a eunuch who is disguised as a man. As they navigate through the complexities of their forbidden love, they face numerous challenges and obstacles. The show beautifully captures the ups and downs of their relationship, while also showcasing the charm and beauty of the Joseon era.

Set during the 14th year of Chenghua Emperor's reign, Tang Fan, a sixth rank official and Sui Zhou, an embroidered uniform guard, join hands to crush a conspiracy to maintain peace and order for the people.

In 15th-century Korea, a man becomes a eunuch and enters the palace, where he falls in love with a concubine. However, their forbidden relationship leads to tragic consequences as they navigate through political intrigue, revenge, and murder.

In the Far East, Alex O'Connell unearths the mummy of the first Emperor of Qin, a shape-shifting entity cursed by a witch centuries ago. In ancient China, the Emperor becomes The Dragon Emperor, unites the country's kingdoms, and orders the construction of the Great Wall of China. Years later, Alex locates the Emperor's tomb with the financial backing of archaeology professor Roger Wilson. They revive the Emperor, who plans to raise his undead army and conquer the world. Along with the O'Connells and Lin, the group battles the Emperor and his Terracotta Army to save the world. Alex and Lin fall in love, and ultimately defeat the Emperor.

Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi. The film follows Pu Yi's journey from being the emperor of China at a young age to his eventual downfall and capture as a war criminal. It explores his relationships, his struggles with identity and power, and the changing political landscape of China. This epic and visually stunning film offers a poignant portrayal of one man's life and the historical events that shaped it.

The Imperial Qing Empire falls, officially ending the era of Emperors. Three palace eunuchs Lee Siu Kung, Dan Tin, and Chan Siu Fung are expelled and demoted to the peasantry. As they struggle to make a living for themselves beyond the palace borders, they come across the con artist Chui Tsun Sing, who disguises himself as a eunuch to gain their trust. A string of unfortunate events leads them captured and later sold as servants to the Kams’, a rich family led by a matriarch. The eunuchs do everything they can to fix the situation they’re in, but the more they try, the messier it gets.

Can a hero with no combat abilities still save the empire? Wei Xiao Bao (Han Dong) is the most unlikely hero as the sly but witty son of a prostitute during the early Qing Dynasty. As he makes his way from the brothel where he was born in Yangzhou to the capital city of Beijing, he encounters all kinds of trouble and mishaps.

Han Yun Xi is the daughter of an imperial physician who lost her mother when young, but maintains a cheerful and optimistic disposition. Yun Xi is naturally talented in medical science and proficient in traditional medicine, but suffers from the jealousy and avoidance of others. By a stroke of fate, she marries the Duke of Qin, Long Fei Ye, and becomes embroiled in the changing politics of the imperial court. Yun Xi relies on her high-level medical skills, wisdom, far-sighted brain, and compassionate heart to expel the poisons of a great official, get rid of secret agents for the Duke of Qin, eliminate the plague for the common citizens, and cure the crown prince’s strange illness.

Farewell My Concubine tells the story of two male Peking opera performers who form a complex relationship that spans over 50 years. Their lives are deeply impacted by the political and cultural upheavals of the time, including the Japanese occupation of China, the Chinese Cultural Revolution, and their own personal struggles with gender identity and unrequited love.

Zed and Oh, hunter-gatherers banished from their tribe, embark on a journey where they meet Cain and Abel, get sold into slavery, escape, and eventually end up in the city of Sodom. There, they become part of the Sodom army, encounter Princess Inanna, and find themselves in a trial that leads to a rebellion against the King and the high priest. In the end, Zed becomes the chosen one and leads an uprising to overthrow the monarchy and rescue Maya.

In the 5th century BC, Esther, a young Jewish girl, is chosen to become the queen of Persia. She uses her position to save her people from an evil plot orchestrated by the prime minister to destroy the Jews. With courage and determination, Esther navigates through palace intrigue and treachery to ultimately secure the safety of her people.

In the Joseon Dynasty period, the kingdom was enveloped in a political maelstrom. Cheo Seon was born as a posthumous child and separated from his mother immediately. When he meets So Hwa, the daughter of a powerful noble, he falls in love with her immediately. He voluntarily becomes a eunuch to be close to So Hwa. Entering the royal palace, he sees King Sung Jong and So Hwa spend their first night together. He becomes So Hwa's loyal protector. As the political battles rage on among the courtesans and wives in the palace, So Hwa is chosen by the king to be his queen and Cheo Seon vows to be her loyal servant. But So Hwa is eventually dethroned as the queen and leaves the palace in disgrace. Cheo Seon helplessly watches these events unfold and he secretly helps So Hwa. But in a cruel twist of fate, he is the one chosen to execute So Hwa's death sentence by serving her a bowlful of poison. After So Hwa dies, he looks after her son King Yeon San as if he were his own son.

The film follows the eccentric and larger-than-life Baron Munchausen as he embarks on a globetrotting adventure, battling monsters, encountering surreal situations, and telling fantastical stories. With the Ottoman Empire and European mythologies as the backdrop, the Baron's journey takes him to the moon, where he faces off against a goddess and a Turkish army. The movie is a dark comedy filled with steampunk elements, satire, and surrealism.