The Opium War
6.3/10
Rating
153 min
Runtime
1997
Release Year
Xie Jin
Director
Cast
Bao Guo-an, Liankun Lin, Lung Sihung, Hsin Shao, Simon Williams
Quick Synopsis
Set in the 1830s during the final years of the Qing Dynasty, the film depicts the Opium War between China and the British Empire, focusing on the conflict that led to Britain's control over Hong Kong. The story is told through the perspectives of Lin Zexu, a determined Chinese official committed to defending his country, and Charles Elliot, a British naval diplomat who seeks to advance British interests during this turbulent period.
Detailed Synopsis of The Opium War
The story of the Opium War between China, in the waning days of the Qing Dynasty, and the British Empire, in the 1830s, and the subsequent takeover of Hong Kong by Britain; through the eyes of the key figures, fiercely nationalistic Lin Zexu, and opportunistic British naval diplomat Charles Elliot.
