Synopsis
On the eve of her coronation as Empress, China's most powerful woman is haunted by a chilling murder mystery: seven men under her command have burst into flames, leaving behind only black ash and skeletal bones. Recognizing this threat to her power, she turns to the infamous Dee Renjie: a man whose unparalleled wisdom is matched only by his martial arts skills. As he battles a series of bizarre dangers, he unveils a chilling truth that places his life, and the future of an entire dynasty, in peril.
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Movie Details
| Qatar Releases: | April 18th, 2013 (Wide) |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for violence, disturbing images and some sexuality. (Rating bulletin 2175, 6/8/2011) |
| Running Time: | 122 minutes |
| Franchise: | Detective Dee |
| Keywords: | Voiceover/Narration, Talking Animals, Martial Arts, Historical Drama, Political, Wire Fu, Police Procedural, Surprise Twist, Same Role, Multiple Actors, Revenge, Epilogue, Wuxia |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Film Workshop Company, Huayi Brothers Corp., Zhejiang Hengdian World Studios |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |