The Curse of Turandot 图兰朵 魔咒缘起 China, 2021, colour, 2.35:1, 110 mins. Director: Zheng Xiaolong 郑晓龙. Rating: 5/10. Splashy costume drama looks good but is let down by a very average script and mostly average performances. STORY Somewhere in ancient Central Asia. The young princess Turandot (Wulantuoya Duo), whose mother died in childbirth, is the … Continue reading Review: The Curse of Turandot (2021) →
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