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The Silk Road

1988 2h 23m 6.5 rated Drama, History

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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About The Silk Road

The Silk Road is a 1988 movie in the Drama, History space directed by Junya Satō and starring Toshiyuki Nishida, Koichi Sato, Anna Nakagawa. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.