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Palace of Desire 2000

★ 8.4/10 · 5 votes DramaWar & Politics 1 seasons · 40 eps Ended
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What is Palace of Desire?

Palace of Desire, also known as Da Ming Gong Ci, is a Chinese television series that chronicles the life story of Princess Taiping. The narrative focuses on the daughter of Wu Zetian, who is recognized as China's only female emperor.

Type
TV series
Year
2000
Status
Ended
Episodes
40
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Mar 30, 2000
Last aired
Mar 30, 2000
Original language
ZH
Origin
CN
Networks
CCTV-8
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
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Palace of Desire, also known as Da Ming Gong Ci, is a Chinese television series that chronicles the life story of Princess Taiping. The narrative focuses on the daughter of Wu Zetian, who is recognized as China's only female emperor. Directed by Li Shaohong and Zeng Nianping, the production features a cast including Chen Hong, Zhou Xun, Gui Yalei, and Winston Chao in the leading roles. The series explores the historical experiences and political environment surrounding the princess during this period of Chinese history. The program made its initial broadcast debut on the CCTV-8 network in mainland China on March 30, 2000. As a biographical drama, the show emphasizes the complex relationship between the princess and her mother, the empress, while detailing the events that shaped the life of the royal figure. The series remains a notable entry in the historical television genre, providing a dramatized account of the figures involved in the imperial court during the reign of Wu Zetian.

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“Discover the dramatic life of Princess Taiping in this historical Chinese television series.”

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  • Based on the life story of Princess Taiping
  • Features a prominent leading cast
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Watch it if you are interested in historical dramas about Chinese imperial history.

The series deals with political and historical themes centered around a royal family.

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Frequently asked questions

What is another name for Palace of Desire?

It is also known as Da Ming Gong Ci.

Whose life is the series based on?

It is based on the life story of Princess Taiping.

Who directed the series?

The series was directed by Li Shaohong and Zeng Nianping.

Who are some of the main actors in the show?

The leading roles were starred by Chen Hong, Zhou Xun, Gui Yalei, and Winston Chao.

When did the series first broadcast?

It was first broadcast on March 30, 2000.