The Shadow of Empress Wu

The Shadow of Empress Wu

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Also known as 'Riyue Lingkong'
Genre Historical fiction, costume drama
Written by Wu Yinyi
Directed by Lu Qi
Starring Liu Xiaoqing
Huang Shengyi
Vincent Jiao
Ma Xiaowei
Yang Zi
Opening theme Riyue Lingkong (日月凌空) performed by Yao Beina
Ending theme Wo Shi Riyue De Yishunjian (我是日月一瞬间) performed by Liu Xiaohuan
Country of origin China
Original language(s) 1. Mandarin (original version)
2. Cantonese (Hong Kong version)
No. of episodes 62
Production
Location(s) Zhuozhou, Hebei, China
Running time 45 minutes per episode
Production company(s) Nanjing Film Studio
Release
Original network 1. CCTV (China)
2. HD Jade (Hong Kong)
First shown in 5 August 2007 – 15 January 2008 (China)
4 November 2008 (Hong Kong)
The Shadow of Empress Wu
Chinese 日月凌空
Literal meaning The Sun and Moon in the Air

The Shadow of Empress Wu, also known as Riyue Lingkong, is a Chinese television series about the relationship between Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history, and Xie Yaohuan, a fictional female official serving in Wu's court. The series was directed by Lu Qi and starred Liu Xiaoqing, Huang Shengyi, Vincent Jiao, Ma Xiaowei and Yang Zi in the leading roles. It was first broadcast on CCTV from August 2007 to January 2008 in mainland China, and in November 2008 on HD Jade in Hong Kong.

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