The Silk Road

The Silk Road

6.5 1988 | 143 min

Drama History

In 1026, students in western China are shanghaied into the forces of crown prince Li Yuanhao of Xi Xia, who wants to control the length of the Silk Road. One student is Zhao Xingde, who becomes the favorite of his commander, Zhu Wangli. While sacking a fortress, Xingde discovers Tsurpia, princess of the Uighur. He hides her; they fall in love. When he's sent away to study Xixian, he leaves Tsurpia in Zhu's care, but returns to find her engaged to Li. Tragedy follows, and he and Zhu enter a pact to take revenge when Li arrives at Dun-Huang, the region's seat of learning and culture. Against overwhelming odds, they find a surprising way to leave a monument to their life and love.

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Revenue

$74,123,959

Released

June 25, 1988

Popularity

0.8

PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Daiei Co. Ltd.
Daiei Co. Ltd.
IMAGICA
IMAGICA
Tokuma Shoten
Tokuma Shoten
New Century Producers
New Century Producers
China Film Export and Export Corp
China Film Export and Export Corp
COUNTRY & LANGUAGE

Production Countries:

Japan China

Spoken Languages:

Japanese
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