Films like The Emperor and the Assassin

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   Hero

   Film · 2002 · also drama and history

   During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on th...

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   An Empress and the Warriors

   Film · 2008 · also history

   After the death of her father, a woman is forced to take over as empress and fight to save her kingdom.

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   Raise the Red Lantern

   Film · 1991 · also drama

   In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.

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   Mary

   Film · 2024 · also drama and history

   A miraculous conception. A merciless king. A murderous pursuit. Mary's journey to give birth to Jesus unfolds in this biblical coming-of-age epic.

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   Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants

   Film · 2025 · also drama and history

   Under Genghis Khan, the Mongolian army pushes west to destroy the Jin Dynasty, setting its sights on the Song Dynasty next. Amid internal conflicts among martial arts sch...

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   The Banquet

   Film · 2006 · also drama and history

   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 a...

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   House of Flying Daggers

   Film · 2004 · also drama

   In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her...

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   Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

   Film · 2000 · also drama

   Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her...

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   Eye for an Eye

   Film · 2022 · also drama

   A highly trained and exceptionally deadly swordsman looks for revenge after being caught in the middle of a power struggle that results in the assassination of an innocen...

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    Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

    Film · 2016 · also drama

    A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.

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