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A princess becomes warrior-queen while Donnie Yen broods in leather armor. Dynasty drama, but make it HOT.
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An Empress and the Warriors (2008)

sword-swinging soap operapolitical chess movesforbidden forest romance

Overview

AdventureActionHistory

After the death of her father, a woman is forced to take over as empress and fight to save her kingdom.

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Content warning
betrayalloss of loved oneswordsman4th centuryempresspoison dart

Standout Aspects

Costume

Kelly Chen's warrior-empress wardrobe deserves its own credit.

Stunts

Donnie Yen's fight choreography elevates the whole thing.

Cinematography

Misty bamboo forests that look like a perfume commercial.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon when you want pretty people suffering beautifully.·Streaming: Skip the theatre — this one's for couch armor appreciation.·Friends: Group watch for yelling at political decisions and thirsting over Donnie.
Heads up:Violence: Battle scenes with arrows, swords, and political throat-slitting.
Tony Ching Siu-Tung

Director

Tony Ching Siu-Tung

ReleasedFeb 9, 2008
Runtime1h 39m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Revenue$9.3M
Golden Network Asia
Bona Film Group

Top Cast

Kelly Chen

Kelly Chen

Princess Yan Feier

Donnie Yen

Donnie Yen

General Muyong Xuehu

Leon Lai Ming

Leon Lai Ming

Duan Lan Quan

Guo Xiaodong

Guo Xiaodong

Wu Ba

Zhang Shan

Zhang Shan

King Zhao Wu

Liu Weihua

Liu Weihua

King Yan

Peng Zhi

Peng Zhi

Deputy Zhao

Chen Zhihui

Chen Zhihui

Diao Erbao

Yan Jie

Yan Jie

Prince Zhao

Zhou Bo

Zhou Bo

Ao Jia

Limin Deng

Limin Deng

Yan's deputy

Peng Bo

Peng Bo

Yan's deputy

Zhang You

Zhang You

Wong Dungdung

Wong Dungdung

Official Yan A

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Trivia

Director Tony Ching Siu-Tung choreographed the iconic fights in A Chinese Ghost Story and Hero — he basically invented this aesthetic.

Cultural

The film fictionalizes the chaotic Sixteen Kingdoms period, when female rulers like Empress Dowager Lü actually wielded power through regency.

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An Empress and the Warriors (2008) 1080p Trailer (Kelly Chen) (Mandarin audio, English subtitles)

An Empress and the Warriors (2008) 1080p Trailer (Kelly Chen) (Mandarin audio, English subtitles)

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