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Sigh of His Highness (2006)

Sigh of His Highness poster
Directed by
Li Hui Min, Li Wen Long
Cast
Chen Bao Guo, Yi Xin / Prince Gong, Lu Kui, Yuan Li, Empress Dowager Ci Xi, Jin Yan, Wang Gang, Senggelinqin
Genre
historical drama
Country
People's Republic of China
Length
42 episodes

How it feels

This Chinese historical series follows the life of Prince Gong, a Manchu prince and statesman during the late Qing dynasty. It shows his political struggles and personal challenges as he navigates court intrigue.

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What happens

Sigh of His Highness is a Chinese historical television series based on the life of Prince Gong, an influential Manchu prince and statesman of the late Qing dynasty. The series was directed by Li Wenlong and starred Chen Baoguo as Prince Gong. It was first broadcast on Sichuan TV in China in 2006. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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