Movies and TvShows featuring "tang-dynasty" theme.

The life of an intelligent and kind woman who becomes a concubine of the inner court whose love for the people enables her to do great things for the country.

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.

Cheng Chumo, once a shiftless young man, transforms his life after falling for Fu Rou, a diligent merchant's daughter. To win her heart, Chumo dedicates himself to studying and eventually decides to serve his country by leading a campaign against coastal pirates. Meanwhile, Fu Rou becomes a court-weaving official through a series of events, complicating their secret meetings. As she uncovers dark secrets and a dangerous plot, Fu Rou and Chumo must use their wits and skills to overcome their challenges together.

Two martial artists are brutally killed by a team of assassins, leaving their wards, a young boy and girl, defenseless. A martial arts master dispatches of the assassins, sparing their lives, and decides to take them in. He raises them and teaches them martial arts.

In the Tang Dynasty, a skilled fighter and former detective is tasked with solving a mystery and preventing a terror act in the royal palace. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of conspiracy and must navigate the dangerous waters of the court, harem, and royal politics to protect the prince and maintain order.

He Lanjun a talented doctor, discovers that his son was fathered by his steward. Upon stumbling upon the information in despair he heads to the streets. Su Lianyi an owner of a brothel who brazenly has a crush on him, takes him in at his worst.

Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story is a Chinese period drama series produced by Taiwanese station CTS in collaboration with several other countries and is loosely based several famous folktales such as the love story of Nie Xiaoqian and Ning Caicheng from Pu Songling's novel Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, the legend of Gan Jiang and Mo Ye and others. The cast consists of actors from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore.

At the height of Tang dynasty, a young man named Di Ren Jie went to the capital to take an imperial examination. During the test, he stopped an assassination attempt against Empress Wu's life. Seeing his bravery and quick thinking, the empress ordered him to investigate the incident.

The Legend of Yang Guifei, also known as The Secret History of Concubine Yang, is a Chinese television series loosely based on the romance between Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang dynasty and his consort Yang Yuhuan. The series was directed by You Xiaogang and starred Yin Tao and Anthony Wong as the couple. It was first broadcast on Hunan Satellite TV from April to May 2010.

Written by Wang Juan (王倦), the drama is a sino-burmese wuxia travelogue road drama. It is loosely based on the true account of Prince Shwenandaw who brought his renowned dance troop for a visit to Tang in 802 AD for the purposes of diplomacy. Through this mission he spread the word about Buddhist scriptures and teachings.

During the reign of Emperor Shang of Tang, Lee Longgei and his aunt Princess Taiping launch a coup that kills ambitious power-seeking Empress Wai, restoring Prince of Xiang, Li Dan to his throne. The palace appears to be returning to peace, but beneath the palace's tranquil facade lurks an undercurrent of tension. Some people act against their conscience for power, while others give up everything else for the sake of their loved ones. Deep in the palace, layers upon layers of secrets are exposed.

Set during the Tang Dynasty, a young and quiet swordsman name Baili Tusu is infected by the aura of an ancient demonic sword known as the Sword of Burning Solitude. Living with the dark energy, he grew up without family. Until one day, he meets a friendly girl Feng Qingxue along with a group of heroes, and together they wander the land to seek out destiny and bring balance to the world.

This 'X Files of the Tang Dynasty' revolves around a special bureau established for the sole purpose of investigating the paranormal and the occult. The six member A-team is not your average detective agency due to each of them bringing their own unique set of skills to the table (which include Samoyed himself, a human library, an analytics expert, a ballistics enthusiast, a weapons guru and a medic.)

Di Renjie is Tang dynasty magistrate and statesman, who investigates mysterious murders.

He Weifang, the daughter of a merchant, partners with the infamous Jiang Changyang to run a flower business, empowering women and challenging societal norms. As their bond deepens, He Weifang uncovers Jiang Changyang's true identity and is inspired to focus on ventures that benefit the greater good.

What doesn’t break you can make you stronger. Qi Xue is a beautiful 16-year-old whose life takes a horrific turn when her father sells her to a brothel. There, she undergoes unspeakable abuse that nearly breaks her spirit. But when Qi Xue enters a mysterious new city, she is given a new identify of Wan Mei and undergoes training to become an assassin. Now able to use her beauty as a weapon, Wan Mei is no longer a victim of all the cruel people around her during the waning days of the Tang Dynasty. As Wan Mei takes on dangerous missions that puts her life on the line, the mysterious Chang An watches over her like a shadow. But when she becomes embroiled in a deadly conspiracy, can Wan Mei survive?

Palace of Desire, also known as Da Ming Gong Ci, is a Chinese television series based on the life story of Princess Taiping, a daughter of China's only female emperor Wu Zetian. Directed by Li Shaohong and Zeng Nianping, the series starred Chen Hong, Zhou Xun, Gui Yalei and Winston Chao in the leading roles. It was first broadcast on CCTV-8 in mainland China on March 30, 2000.

The resourceful protagonist Zhang Yi (Liang Dawei) sought medical expenses for the weak and sick sister Zhang Ying (Jinmeng Yangzi), and entered the college with the purpose of finding the legendary treasure of the heavens, and met the Mohist school here. The descendant of Duanmuzheng (Zhang Ruihan), the sultry and human librarian Nantang Prince Li Yuyu (Li Wenhan), the melancholy divination of the divination girl Cui Jialuo (Zhang Xixi) and the innocent and lively Korean Princess Wang Enzhu (Ai Xiaoqi).

The mysterious death of Wu Mei Niang's newborn sparks rumors that it was murdered by the childless Empress Wang Nijun. To clear the Empress' name, her former lover Ming Chongyan and friend Helan Xiner investigate, uncovering a deeper conspiracy to seize control of the palace.

Women of the Tang Dynasty is an upcoming Chinese television series based on events in the Tang Dynasty starting from the late reign of Wu Zetian to Emperor Xuanzong's accession to the throne. The series was produced by Lafeng Entertainment, directed by Chang Hsiao-cheng, and starred an ensemble cast from various regions. Filming for the series started in October 2011 in Hengdian World Studios.