Marco Polo 2007  TV, 176 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Ian Somerhalder, Brian Dennehy, B.D. Wong, Alan Shearman, Mark Jax, Kay Tong Lim, Christian Lee, Luo Yan, Keagan Kang, Melissa Sue Anderson, Desiree Ann Siahaan, Daxing Zhang
This made-for-TV offering follows the adventures of 13th-century Venetian explorer Marco Polo (Ian Somerhalder) who travels to China where he becomes an advisor to the emperor Kubla Khan (Brian Dennehy). Over a 20-year period, the Kahn sends Marco Polo and his servant Pedro (B.D. Wong) on a series of journeys to explore the wonders of new lands.
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Pavilion of Women 2001  R, 119 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Yim Ho
Cast: Willem Dafoe, Luo Yan, Shek Sau, John Cho, Yi Ding, Kohchieng Mung, Anita Loo, Amy Hill, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Liu Jia Dong
This film adaptation of Pearl Buck's novel takes place just before China becomes embroiled in World War II. Old traditions are dying in China, but Madame Woo (Luo Yan) clings to the past as she makes plans for her 40th birthday, which includes hiring a concubine to service her husband (Shek Sau). But she must get past the strong American priest, Father Andre (Willem Dafoe), who is determined to honor humans instead of tradition.
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| 1. Marco Polo (2007)
2. Pavilion of Women (2001)
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