Liu Xiaoqing Eva Huang 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
Mandarin
No. of episodes
62
Production
Production location
China
Running time
45 minutes per episode
Production company
Nanjing Film Studio
Original release
Network
CCTV
Release
5 August 2007 (2007-08-05) – 15 January 2008 (2008-01-15)
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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, Eva Huang, 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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