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The Silk Road (1988)

The Silk Road (1988)

Drama History
Release Date: 1988, June 25
Directors: Junya Satō
Countries: China, Japan
Production: 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
Cast: Daijirō Harada, Anna Nakagawa, Tsunehiko Watase, Hideji Ōtaki, Koichi Sato, Toshiyuki Nishida, Takahiro Tamura, Yoshiko Mita

Overview:

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.