In Beijing, 1902, a young photographer named Liu Jinglun, armed with an insatiable curiosity and his passion for new technology, forms an unlikely friendship with a recent English arrival, Wallace. Together, they bring the Shadow Magic theater to life, screening Lumière-brothers' shorts and mesmerizing audiences. Yet, this newfound venture clashes with Liu's family traditions and his father's authoritative expectations. Alongside this, Liu discovers an unyielding connection with Ling, the daughter of Lord Tan, a celebrated traditional opera actress. As the Shadow Magic pair's success escalates, they are granted an unprecedented opportunity to display their films to the Empress Dowager, but lurking in the shadows, disaster might be in the cards. Amid constant change, the question remains: can movies save tradition, or will they ultimately lead to its demise?
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IMDb Rating: 7.2
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TMDb Rating: 6.1
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Release Date: 2000-09-08
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Runtime: 116.0 minutes
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Original Language: zh
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Origin Country: ["CN", "TW"]
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Status: Released
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Original Name: 天下
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: []
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2007-12-11
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Last Air Date: 2008-05-01
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 42
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Original Name: 末路天堂
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: []
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2007-08-16
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Last Air Date: 2007-08-16
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 24
