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The Queen movie

🎬 Title: The Queen / 封神：妲己

Story: The enchanting nine-tailed queen of the fox tribe possesses elegance and beauty, yet she finds herself captured by Yuan Hong, the leader of the seven monkey monsters from Meishan. Fortunately, she is rescued by Jiang Ziya, although it results in her losing one of her tails. In her despair, guided by Empress Nuwa, she takes over the body of Daji and becomes the daughter of Ho Suhu in Jizhou. Soon after, King Zhou’s forces advance on Jizhou. In an attempt to honor her father, Da Jihu goes into battle alone but is ultimately seized by King Zhou. The two engage in a conversation about warfare by the riverside, during which Daji’s profound insights captivate King Zhou, leading him to fall for her. That night, King Zhou asks for Suhu’s blessing to marry Daji, and she ascends as the empress of the Shang Dynasty—marking the onset of chaos in the realm.

⭐ Rating: 6 (2 votes)

📅 Release date: 2021-11-23

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 14m

🎭 Genres: Romance, Fantasy

🎬 Director: Liu Diyang

🌍 Countries: China

🏢 Production companies: iQIYI

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👥 Cast: Gillian Chung (Daji), Liu Di (Jiang Ziya), Sammy Sum Chun-Hin (King Zhou), Ma Ruihan (Shen Gongbao), Jeana Ho Pui-Yu (Empress Jian), Zhang Ge (Ji Chan), Guo Ziheng (Zhu Zizhen), Chu Xiaolong (Yuanshi Tianjun), Wu Kegang (Mei Bo), Sun Hao (Bo Ikao)

Editor’s note: The Queen (2021) presents a captivating blend of Romance and Fantasy, infused with a unique perspective. Under Liu Diyang’s direction, the film maintains a consistent pace and a vivid sense of location. The performances by Gillian Chung, Liu Di, and Sammy Sum Chun-Hin are anchored in authenticity rather than excess. The 1h 14m runtime aligns well with the content. Reactions have been varied; approach it with an eye for mood and atmosphere. If the synopsis resonates with you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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