The Silk Road
Original title: 敦煌
Overview
In 1026, students in western China are shanghaied into the forces of crown prince Li Yuanhao of Xi Xia, who wants to control the length of the Silk Road. One student is Zhao Xingde, who becomes the favorite of his commander, Zhu Wangli. While sacking a fortress, Xingde discovers Tsurpia, princess of the Uighur. He hides her; they fall in love. When he's sent away to study Xixian, he leaves Tsurpia in Zhu's care, but returns to find her engaged to Li. Tragedy follows, and he and Zhu enter a pact to take revenge when Li arrives at Dun-Huang, the region's seat of learning and culture. Against overwhelming odds, they find a surprising way to leave a monument to their life and love.
Top-billed cast
- 重重水直人
- TTakami Morioka
- MMasako Katsuki
- EEken Mine
- EEisaku Shindo
- 木木原清久
- MMizuho Suzuki
- HHaruhiko Takemura
- AAnna Nakagawa
- 高高橋成悟
Crew
- Director
- Junya Satō
- Writers
- Takeshi Yoshida, Yasushi Inoue, Junya Satō
- Producers
- Atsushi Takeda, Yoshihiro Yūki, Kazuo Haruna, Yasuyoshi Tokuma
- Production
- Daiei Co. Ltd., IMAGICA, Tokuma Shoten, New Century Producers, China Film Export and Export Corp
Frequently asked questions
What is The Silk Road rated?
The Silk Road has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 votes.
Who directed The Silk Road?
The Silk Road was directed by Junya Satō.
When was The Silk Road released?
The Silk Road was released in 1988.
