The Confidant (大太監)

Overview

"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful political figures in the latter years of the Qing Dynasty. The drama also follows Li's relationship with Empress Dowager Cixi, and how he eventually becomes her closest confidant.

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Cast

Michelle Yim

Empress Dowager Cixi

Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung

Li Lianying

Maggie Shiu

Empress Dowager Ci'an

Natalie Tong

Empress Bo-yum

Nancy Wu

Sin-yung