CHINA · 2012

The Guillotines

Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
imperial loyalty secret military forces assassination qing dynasty betrayal
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In the time of the Qing Dynasty, the Emperor Yongzheng created a secret army known as the Guillotines. It was the job of the Guillotines to protect the Emperor by killing anyone who posed a threat to him or his rule. After 348 successful missions to eliminate their target, the 349th assignment proves to be their last.

Year2012
CountryChina
DirectorAndrew Lau Wai-Keung
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