Empire of Silver (2009)
Overview : In 1899, Lord Kang must decide which of his three sons will take over his family's Chinese banking empire. When circumstances dictate that he appoint his unreliable youngest son, family bonds are pushed to the limit as father and son clash in a climate of political turmoil. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival.
Release Date : February 12, 2009
Runtime : 113m
Genre : Drama, History, Family, Romance
Companies : Crystal Clear Pictures, Ocean Pictures
Countries : China, Taiwan, Hong Kong
Keywords : feminism, banking, religion, parent, east asian lead, period drama, docudrama, woman director