The Silk Road (1988) — drama, history film. Directed by Junya Satō. Starring Toshiyuki Nishida, Koichi Sato, Anna Nakagawa, Tsunehiko Watase. This page maps 7 characters and 10 relationships between them as an interactive character network.
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The supplied reference presents a historical epic centered on Dunhuang, the Silk Road, and the manuscript heritage of the Mogao Caves.
Drama, History · 6.5/10 · 143 min · 1988
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.
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