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CHINA · 1989

Terracotta Warrior

Zhang Yimou
Chinese Fifth Generation reincarnation forbidden love duty vs desire immortality ancient China
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Synopsis

An awakened immortal warrior struggles between defending the emperor and the actress he believes to be his love of old.

Year1989
CountryChina
DirectorZhang Yimou
MovementChinese Fifth Generation
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