Release Date

03 Sep, 2003

Runtime

01:40: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

A fairy tale for grown ups.

In an undisclosed location and time, in the land of 1001 nights, the law dictates that the Emperor must take a new wife if his current Empress does not bear a son within seven years of marriage. At the celebration Ball of their sixth wedding anniversary, the Emperor (MAX BEESLEY - Torque) and his faithful manservant, Chamberlain (JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS - Vanity Fair, Bend It Like Beckham, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead) begin the covert operation to find and prepare a virgin candidate to become the new Empress.A suitable young woman, Sabah (LETICIA DOLERA) is secretly transported into an isolated wing in the Imperial Palace. In this prison of fairytale rooms, she is tutored by the Masters and spied upon by the Emperor and Chamberlain. Should the current Empress (ROSANA PASTOR) conceive, everyone in the secret wing will be executed.

Original Title

The Emperor's Wife

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Actors

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Max Beesley

Rosana Pastor

Leticia Dolera

Claire Johnston

Alex Macqueen

Johnny de Mol

Crew

Liliane Caille

Jean-Pierre Maricourt

Julien Vrebos

Bob Bellion

Adam Betteridge

Michael Cowan

Jimmy de Brabant

Karen Jaroneski

San Fu Maltha

Justine Paauw

Jason Piette

Emjay Rechsteiner

David Rogers

Julien Vrebos