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Story of Yanxi Palace (2018)
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Original name: 延禧攻略
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
The smart and witty Wei Yingluo enters the palace as a seamstress to find the truth behind her older sister’s death. Believing the imperial guard Fucha Fuheng to be her sister's killer, Yingluo purposely attracts the attention of his sister the Empress Fucha, and is successfully transferred to Changchun Palace as a maid. Over time, she learns that the Fucha siblings are honest and kind-hearted people, and also develops romantic affections for Fuheng.
Style:
costume drama, suspenseful, scenic, stylized, multicultural, factual
Plot:
chinese emperor, qing dynasty, palace intrigue, chinese history, strong female lead, palace, chambermaid, rivalry, mistress, betrayal, historical figure, female protagonist, ambitious woman, revenge, female rivalry, royal palace, obsession, older man younger woman relationship, ancient, royalty, harem, prince, smart female lead, romance
Time:
18th century, georgian era
Place:
china
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