China 1839. Because the British imports of opium into Southern China are creating such widespread medical and economic problems, the weak Manchu emperor Tao Kuang is forced to take action that precipitates the 'Opium War'.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Zhao DanZexu Lin | Zexu Lin |
 Gao ZhengEmperor Min Ning | Emperor Min Ning |
 Xia TianChancellor Zhanga Mu | Chancellor Zhanga Mu |
 Han FeiMinister Shan Qi | Minister Shan Qi |
 Deng NanTianpei Guan | Tianpei Guan |
 Gerald TannebaumDi Yan | Di Yan |
 Yong LiYuzhen Deng | Yuzhen Deng |
 Qin YiKuansao A | Kuansao A |
 Shan LiangShaorong Wu | Shaorong Wu |
 Jiang RuiZhaoqing Han | Zhaoqing Han |
 Wen XiyingKuan Mai | Kuan Mai |
 Lan GuChangqing Sun | Changqing Sun |
 Qianli QianJing Lin | Jing Lin |
 Hua YangKun Yu | Kun Yu |
 Gao BoDongshan Kuang | Dongshan Kuang |