Is Empire of Silver sad?

Yes. More sad than 75% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Empire of Silver scary?

Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Empire of Silver violent?

Not especially. Less violent than 64% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Empire of Silver easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Empire of Silver end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Empire of Silver

Name: Empire of Silver
Genre: Drama, History, Family, Romance
Released: 2009
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Chang Lantian, Zhang Tielin, Jennifer Tilly, Hao Lei

Directed by Christina Yao

Produced by Crystal Clear Pictures, Ocean Pictures

2009113 min5.5 / 10

A period drama centered on family conflict and succession within a Chinese banking dynasty, exploring duty, legacy, and generational tension against a backdrop of political upheaval.

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.

Clusters

Overcoming Adversity Stories Slow Character Dramas About Loneliness The Bittersweet Cost of Living East Asian History & Culture Family and Class Legacy

Genres

Drama History Family Romance

Keywords

Feminism Banking Religion Parent East Asian Lead Period Drama Docudrama Woman Director

Questions people ask

Is Empire of Silver sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Empire of Silver scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Empire of Silver violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Empire of Silver easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Empire of Silver end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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