Despite Kuang Hsu's enthronement as the last reigning Emperor of China, his ability to rule effectively is overshadowed by the ever-present power of the Dowager Empress. When his attempts to reform the Imperial system are thwarted by the Dowager Empress, he attempts to curb her power. His efforts are not successful, and this failure leads directly to his own death and the end of Imperial rule in China. The Dowager Empress, though, ends her days comfortably and in peace.
Emperor Guang Hu
Empress Dowager Tsz Hei
Concubine Zheng
Empress Jin Feng
Chief Eunuch Li Lien Ying
Eunuch Zhang Jin Xi
Tan Si Tong
Kang You Wei
Prince Duan
Concubine Jin
Concubine Zheng's Guard
Princess De Ling
Chun Yan
Minister Rong Lu
Prince Duan's Wife
Eunuch Wang Shang
Palace Guard
Liu Guang Di
Minister Xu Tong
Palace Guard
Dowager's Maid