My Kingdom
2011 · 95 MIN · IMDB 5.2 · 490 VOTES · DIR. Xiaosong Gao
Overview
In the 19th century, the Prince Regent of the Qing Dynasty orders the mass execution of the entire Meng clan. Before his beheading, the leader vows that his family will avenge this travesty of justice. Awaiting his death, a five-year-old Meng boy named Erkui bravely sings an aria. The power and purity of his voice touches the opera star Master Yu and his seven-year-old pupil Guan Yilong. Master Yu rescues the boy and the two orphans become brothers. Years later, Master Yu wins the coveted golden "The Mightiest Warrior" plaque from the Prince Regent, but subsequently loses it in a duel with his archrival Master Yue. Banished from the stage upon his loss, Master Yu spends his time training the two brothers in the village. When the boys grow into men, they set off for Shanghai to pursue revenge. Once they reach Shanghai, they quickly defeat Master Yue, reclaiming not only the plaque but also taking over the Yue's opera troupe.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,222 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:38 "Northern China, Closing Days of the Qing Dynasty"
00:04:45 whoever is the best opera warrior in China
00:09:49 According to the tradition
00:12:45 At least you have known your parents.
00:16:28 Tonight here at Shanghai Grand Theatre
00:19:24 The duel starts at eight tonight, at the Grand Theatre.
00:30:47 Here's your first salary advance.
00:34:02 can do as you please.
00:37:38 Which two should be executed for the robbery case?
00:40:32 That's just acting!
00:44:05 Are you going back to get married?
00:47:22 We're doing great here... why go back?
00:52:11 Xiao Yu!
00:55:40 You should know
00:57:11 Sure.
00:59:19 You and your troupe earn your living from our theatre
01:02:03 and now you're here.
01:05:32 Nobody Leaves!
01:09:36 You seem to be troubled by something.
01:17:22 We Opera Warriors
01:23:20 I always thought you were a gentleman
01:26:49 Take the plaque.
01:31:01 Today Master Yue may rest in peace.
01:35:09 Does that mean you...?