Sacrifice (2010)

Sacrifice (2010) poster

For generations the Zhao family has wielded power, until their mortal enemy TU’AN GU slaughters the entire clan, determined to wipe out their influence forever. But one Zhao baby survives hidden by CHENG YING the doctor who delivered him. When Tu’an Gu learns of the baby’s escape he seizes every infant in the city, vowing to kill them all unless the Zhao baby is surrendered. As the tyrant’s soldiers arrive at Cheng Ying’s home the frantic doctor hides his wife with their own baby whilst surrendering the Zhao child as his own. But his family is discovered; his baby is presumed to be the Zhao heir and murdered along with his wife for harboring the infant. Now set on revenge Cheng Ying enrolls the Zhao orphan into the service of the Tu’an Gu household, plotting to use him as an instrument of vengeance when he comes of age.

Director: Chen Kaige
Genre: History, Drama, Action, Thriller
Runtime: 128 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ma Shangyou
Cinematography: Yang Shu
Editing: Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Production: Shanghai Film Group
Country: China
Language: 普通话
Budget: $10M
Original Language: zh

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Chen Kaige
More Films in Genre: History, Drama, Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sacrifice about?
For generations the Zhao family has wielded power, until their mortal enemy TU’AN GU slaughters the entire clan, determined to wipe out their influence forever. But one Zhao baby survives hidden by CHENG YING the doctor who delivered him. When Tu’an Gu learns of the baby’s escape he seizes every infant in the city, vowing to kill them all unless the Zhao baby is surrendered. As the tyrant’s soldiers arrive at Cheng Ying’s home the frantic doctor hides his wife with their own baby whilst surrendering the Zhao child as his own. But his family is discovered; his baby is presumed to be the Zhao heir and murdered along with his wife for harboring the infant. Now set on revenge Cheng Ying enrolls the Zhao orphan into the service of the Tu’an Gu household, plotting to use him as an instrument of vengeance when he comes of age.
Who directed Sacrifice?
Sacrifice was directed by Chen Kaige.
Who stars in Sacrifice?
Sacrifice stars Ge You, Wang Xueqi, Huang Xiaoming, Fan Bingbing, Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Hai Qing.
How long is Sacrifice?
Sacrifice has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
What genre is Sacrifice?
Sacrifice is a History, Drama, Action, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Sacrifice?
Sacrifice had a budget of $10M.
Where was Sacrifice produced?
Sacrifice was produced in China.