The Emperor's WifeMovie
In an undisclosed location and time, in the land of 1001 nights, the law dictates that the Emperor must take a new wife if his current Empress does not bear a son within seven years of marriage. At the celebration Ball of their sixth wedding anniversary, the Emperor (MAX BEESLEY - Torque) and his faithful manservant, Chamberlain (JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS - Vanity Fair, Bend It Like Beckham, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead) begin the covert operation to find and prepare a virgin candidate to become the new Empress.A suitable young woman, Sabah (LETICIA DOLERA) is secretly transported into an isolated wing in the Imperial Palace. In this prison of fairytale rooms, she is tutored by the Masters and spied upon by the Emperor and Chamberlain. Should the current Empress (ROSANA PASTOR) conceive, everyone in the secret wing will be executed.
About The Emperor's Wife
The Emperor's Wife is a 2003 drama movie directed by Julien Vrebos.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 40m, production credits from Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Max Beesley, Rosana Pastor, Leticia Dolera. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
