Asian Film Festival of Dallas 2010

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“What will your bank do to you when they find out about us?”

Set against the historic backdrop of 1899 China, as the country’s financial system prepares for a change from silver to paper money, EMPIRE OF SILVER tells the story of Third Master (Kwok), who must decide whether to follow his banker-father’s ironclad rule or make his own future.

When faced with a family crisis, Third Master sets out upon a metaphysical journey to decide what path he should follow. Family order and business are further complicated by Third Master’s love for his stepmother, who was stolen away from him by his father years before.

For a costumed dose of lust, greed, soul-searching and deception, EMPIRE OF SILVER is the tale for you.

Director

Christina Yao

Cast

Aaron Kwok

Country

China

Language

English Subtitles, Mandarin

Alternate Titles

白银帝国 (Baiyin diguo)

Release Date

2009

Runtime

113 minutes

Exhibition Format

35mm