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Reign Behind a Curtain is a 1983 historical drama film directed by Li Han-hsiang. The sequel to The Burning of Imperial Palace, the film tells the story of Cixi's consolidation of power. It stars Liu Xiaoqing as Empress Dowager Cixi, Chan Wah as Empress Dowager Ci'an and Tony Leung Ka-fai as the Xianfeng Emperor. The film was nominated for eight awards at the 3rd Hong Kong Film Awards and won two. Tony Leung, who made his debut in The Burning of Imperial Palace, won the Best Actor Award.

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