An Empress and the Warriors (2008) (DVD) (Taiwan Version) DVD Region 3

An Empress and the Warriors features a Kelly Chen you've never seen before: in armor. The Canto-pop queen heads into battle for this impressive period adventure, in which she stars as Yan Feier, a determined princess who is given control of her troubled, war torn kingdom. Chen trained extensively to handle the role's physical demands, learning to ride a horse and handle a sword for director Tony Ching Siu Tung, who previously handled the action for Zhang Yimou's Hero and House of Flying Daggers, as well as numerous martial arts classics. Chen's co-stars are also top-notch; Leon Lai is her paramour, a kindly doctor with a hidden past, and action superstar Donnie Yen is her childhood friend and toughest warrior - and a man who holds a secret affection for his empress. A lavish tale filled with action and romance, An Empress and the Warriors is the 21st Century answer to the beloved Hong Kong Cinema swordplay classics of old.

Yan Feier (Kelly Chen) is thrust into the role of empress when her father the King is viciously murdered by his own nephew, Wu Ba (Guo Xiao Dong). His treachery unknown to Feier, Wu Ba plots to gain control of the kingdom for himself. Meanwhile, Feier turns to legendary warrior Brother Hu (Donnie Yen) to instruct her in the ways of warfare. But Wu Ba sends assassins after Feier, and she's poisoned by an assassin's dart before being lost in the woods. Her absence throws the kingdom into chaos, and Brother Hu must maintain morale, all the while carrying a hidden love for his missing empress. Meanwhile, Feier is found and nursed back to health by Duan Lanquan (Leon Lai), a doctor who lives in a secluded forest treehouse. Lanquan awakens the woman within the warrior's armor, and given the alternative of a peaceful life without war, Feier must eventually make a difficult choice. Should she choose love, and remain just a woman? Or should she choose her kingdom, and return to being an empress?

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Product Title:	An Empress and the Warriors (2008) (DVD) (Taiwan Version) 江山美人 (2008) (DVD) (台灣版) 江山美人 (2008) (DVD) (台湾版) エンプレス 運命の戦い （江山美人） （台湾版） An Empress and the Warriors (2008) (DVD) (Taiwan Version)
Artist Name(s):	Kelly Chen (Actor) | Leon Lai (Actor) | Donnie Yen (Actor) | Kou Zhen Hai | Guo Xiao Dong | Yee Chung Man 陳慧琳 (Actor) | 黎明 (Actor) | 甄 子丹 (Actor) | 寇振海 | 郭曉冬 | 奚仲文 陈慧琳 (Actor) | 黎明 (Actor) | 甄 子丹 (Actor) | 寇振海 | 郭晓冬 | 奚仲文 陳慧琳（ケリー・チャン） (Actor) | 黎明（レオン・ライ） (Actor) | 甄子丹（ドニー・イェン） (Actor) | 寇振海 （コウ・ジェンハイ） | Guo Xiao Dong | Yee Chung Man Kelly Chen (Actor) | Leon Lai (Actor) | 견자단 (Actor) | Kou Zhen Hai | Guo Xiao Dong | Yee Chung Man
Action Director:	Ching Siu Tung 程小東 程小东 程小東　（チン・シウトン） Ching Siu Tung
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Release Date:	2009-02-10
Language:	Cantonese, Mandarin
Subtitles:	English, Traditional Chinese
Country of Origin:	Hong Kong
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Aspect Ratio:	2.35 : 1
Sound Information:	Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Digital Surround
Disc Format(s):	DVD-5, DVD
Region Code:	3 - South East Asia (including Hong Kong, S. Korea and Taiwan) What is it?
Duration:	95 (mins)
Package Weight:	140 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1014063426

Director: Ching Siu Tung

The story is set in ancient China before its unification, during which countless kingdoms battle for supremacy. Yen Feier [Kelly Chen] is thrust onto the throne when her father is killed in battle. Feier and her loyal Muyong Xuehu [Donnie Yen] unite to defend the kingdom. But her ambitious cousin Wu Ba [Guo Xiao-dong] sends assassins to kill her. A mysterious man Duan Lan-Quan [Leon Lai] saves her. Feier falls in love with Duan who offers her another life. With the fate of their kingdom in the balance, Feier must choose between her duty and her dreams.

This film has received 3 award nomination(s).

• Hong Kong Films Awards 2009
  • Best Art Direction Nomination
  • Best Costume & Make Up Design Nomination
  • Best Original Film Song Nomination

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