Xiao Zhuang Epic (TV series) (2002)
- Original title
- 孝庄秘史
- Directed by
- You Xiaogang, De-kai Liu
- Cast
- Steve Ma, Ning Jing, Liu De Kai, Wu Qian Qian, Zhao Hong Fei, Shu Chang, Hu Jing, He Sai Fei
- Genre
- drama
- Country
- People's Republic of China
- Length
- 1 season, 38 episodes
- Rating
- 7.2 of 10 from 6 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This series tells a romanticized story of Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, a key figure in early Qing dynasty China. It follows her life and political influence during that period.
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What happens
Xiaozhuang Mishi ("Secret History of Xiaozhuang"), also known as Xiaozhuang Epic (孝庄秘史), is a 2003 Chinese historical drama television series produced by You Xiaogang. The series is the first instalment in a series of four television series set in the early Qing dynasty. It was followed by Huang Taizi Mishi (2004), Taizu Mishi (2005) and Secret History of Kangxi (2006), all of which were also produced by You Xiaogang. The series romanticises the life of Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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