

Overview
In 1899, Lord Kang must decide which of his three sons will take over his family's Chinese banking empire. When circumstances dictate that he appoint his unreliable youngest son, family bonds are pushed to the limit as father and son clash in a climate of political turmoil. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival.
Top Cast

Aaron Kwok Fu-shing
Third Master

Chang Lantian
Eunuch

Zhang Tielin
Master Kang

Jennifer Tilly
Mrs. Landdeck

Hao Lei
Madame Kang

Ding Zhicheng
Manager Qui

King Shih-chieh
Manager Liu

Jonathan Kos-Read
Pastor Landdeck

Lei Zhenyu
Manager Dai

Lü Zhong
Lu Sao

Hei Zi

Tien Niu
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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