Overview
Set against the backdrop of the Boxer Rebellion and the takeover of the Forbidden City by foreign powers, the empress-dowager Cixi and her notorious chief eunuch fight a losing battle to preserve their corrupt and autocratic regime.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 28 | 62 | |
 | 23 | 58 | |
 | 38 | 72 | |
 | 60 | September 15, 2018 (88) | |
 | 31 | 65 | |
 | 29 | 63 | |
 | 30 | 64 | |
 | 63 | December 31, 2009 (81) |