The Silk Road
Originally released in 1988. The Silk Road is a drama/history film. directed by Junya Satō. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Toshiyuki Nishida, Koichi Sato, and Anna Nakagawa
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 25, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (10 votes)
Box Office
$74.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $74,123,959
Production Companies
- Daiei Co. Ltd.
- IMAGICA
- Tokuma Shoten
- New Century Producers
- China Film Export and Export Corp
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Silk Road about?
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...
Who directed The Silk Road?
The Silk Road was directed by Junya Satō.
How long is The Silk Road?
The Silk Road has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was The Silk Road released?
The Silk Road was released on June 25, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Silk Road?
The main cast of The Silk Road includes Toshiyuki Nishida, Koichi Sato, Anna Nakagawa, Tsunehiko Watase, Takahiro Tamura.