The Banquet

“Nothing is more poisonous than the human heart.”

6.2

2006

2h 11m

FantasyDramaActionHistory

Crown Prince Wu Luan is in love with Little Wan but left heartbroken when she marries his father, the emperor. The emperor's brother, Li, kills him and Wu Luan tries to avenge his father's death.

Key Crew

Director

Feng Xiaogang

Producers

Yuen Woo-Ping

John Chong

Writers

Sheng Heyu

Chiu Kang-Chien

Cinematography

Zhang Li

Music

Tan Dun

Cast (27)

Zhang Ziyi

Empress Wan

Ge You

Emperor Li

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