Twilight of a Nation

Twilight of a Nation

1988 1 Seasons
Drama War & Politics

Twilight of a Nation is a Hong Kong television series based on the events of the Taiping Rebellion and the rise and fall of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom during the late Qing Dynasty. The 45 episodes long series was produced by Siu Sang and was first aired on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1988. It was broadcast again on TVB in 1996. The theme songs and insert songs in the series were performed by Roman Tam.

Seasons

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1. Episode 1

1988-11-28

In the nineteenth year of DAO GUAN, official LAM CHEK CHUI feels that opium is poisoning the country, and sets fire to 20,000 cartons of opium at Fu Man. Dishonest officials like …

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2. Episode 2

1988-11-29

On the way to the court, SUI CHUEN is beaten up when he refuses to be extorted. A passerby, FUNG WAN SHAN pleads for him, but is beaten up as well. The two, however, are saved by …

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3. Episode 3

1988-11-30

On the way, WAI CHING is captured by Ching offical CHIU ZONE NING. Despite being tortured, WAI CHING would not disclose the whereabouts of her accomplices. WAI CHING's mother CHU…

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4. Episode 4

1988-12-01

Back to the motel, WAI CHING discovers that her mother is killed. She is grievous, and decides to avenge on ZONE NING. WAN SHAN and SUI CHUEN fail the examinations again. Nonethe…

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5. Episode 5

1988-12-02

After the signing of the Nanking Treaty, the opium ban is lifted. KAY PING openly tradesin opium, which arouses the opposition of the Society. Members decide to assassinate himand…

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6. Episode 6

1988-12-05

SUI CHUEN turns into a religious fanatic, and plans to advocate his ideas. Since WAN SHAN has different opinions, SUI CHUEN leaves him in order to preach on his own. Pursued, WA…

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7. Episode 7

1988-12-06

WAI CHING finds out SUI CHUEN's whereabouts, and joins him. The latter is pleased. In collaboration with the temple priest, CHUK SUN spreads superstitious ideas and plans to kill…

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8. Episode 8

1988-12-07

Episode 8 CHUK SUN sets up a small fighting unit, led by SIU CHID KWAI, and plans to attack the Heavenly Father Society. CHUK SUN plans to punish an adulterer and an adulteress t…

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9. Episode 9

1988-12-08

CHIU KWAI discovers that CHUK SUN wants to eradicate his Society; and informs SUEN KIU, who mistakes him for betraying her. The misunderstanding is bleared subsequently when CHIU …

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10. Episode 10

1988-12-09

On learning that KAY YING is sending loads of opium to Quangdong, the Heaven and Earth Society sets fire to it. Infuriated, KAY YING sends ZONE NING to eradicate the Society. Wor…

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11. Episode 11

1988-12-12

SUI CHING gradually develops a liking for SUEN KIU, who is only interested in CHIU KWAI. SUI CHING is jealous. ZONE NING discovers that the Heaven and Earth Society and the Heave…

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12. Episode 12

1988-12-13

In order to escape from the officials, SUI CHUEN continues his way to Guangxi. Having no better alternative, CHEUNG FAI follows. With a tight deadline for arresting SUI CHUEN, ZO…

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13. Episode 13

1988-12-14

Despite the death of WAI CHING, SUI CHUEN keeps his feelings to himself, and urges his followers on. In a dream, SUI CHUEN is hand-picked by the Heavenly Father to be the number …

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14. Episode 14

1988-12-15

SUI CHUEN meets SHEK TAK HOI, a gifted man with a wish to save the country, and invites him to join the Society. TAK HOI agrees. Being well versed in the art of SUEN ZHE, TAK HOI…

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15. Episode 15

1988-12-16

TAK HOI saves LAI CHUNG and his daughter, which greatly moves LAI CHUNG. The latter agrees to join the Heaven and Earth Society. CHO SUM orders KAI SUI to force the villagers to …

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16. Episode 16

1988-12-19

On learning that LAM is taking over, SUI CHUEN actively strengthens army discipline, and collaborates with the Heaven and Earth Society. . TAI KONG suggests making peace with CHE…

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17. Episode 17

1988-12-20

On the way to taking up the post, CHEK CHUI died. Filled with grief, Emperor DAO GUAN falls sick. Realizing that their father's sickness is due to his concern for national affai…

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18. Episode 18

1988-12-21

Realizing that this is an opportunity, SUI CHING gives a sermon to win followers over, and plans to seize power from SUI CHUEN, The latter, encouraged by the Holy Father, is exube…

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19. Episode 19

1988-12-22

TIN FONG and CHEUNG CHIU join HONG WING's camp, who uses them to attack Kam Tin village. However, HONG WING does not realize how strong his enemy is, and loses the battle. SUI CH…

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20. Episode 20

1988-12-23

Realizing that SUI CHING is enlisting support for his camp, WAN SHAN advises SUI CHUEN to cut back his military power. SUI CHUEN declines, fearful that this will demoralize the ar…

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21. Episode 21

1988-12-26

SUI CHING proposes to CHIU KWAI to combine their battalions together, which is turned down. SUI CHING attributes his failure to WAN SHAN, and plans to avenge when the opportunity …

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22. Episode 22

1988-12-27

On arrival, LAI CHUNG and daughter go inside the city walls to collect intelligence, but are uncovered and pursued by the enemy. Luckily, LEE SUI SHING saves them. SUI SHING's fa…

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23. Episode 23

1988-12-28

CHUNG YUEN is decorated by HAM FUNG as a Guangxi official, and is responsible for wiping out the Taipings in collaboration with HONG WING. SUI CHUEN stays at Guilin, but sends WAN…

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24. Episode 24

1988-12-29

SUI, CHINO sends his army to pursue the Chings, but is trapped by CHUNG YUEN, and loses the battle. YING and PANG also cause the Taipings substantial loss by setting fire to their…

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25. Episode 25

1988-12-30

CHUNG YUEN attacks WAN SHAN; outnumbered, WAN SHAN dies on the battleground. On learning WAN SHAN's death and the city's encirclement by CHUNG YUEN's troops, SUI CHUEN falls sick.…

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26. Episode 26

1989-01-02

Blaming himself for the failure of the attack, CHIU KWAI Offers his position to SUI CHING, this pleases the latter. Having set back the Taipings several times, CHUNG YUEN is deco…

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27. Episode 27

1989-01-03

Grievous, SUEN KIU seeks to assassinate the enemy, but faints on top of a hill, which causes a miscarriage. In order to divert the attention of the enemy, TAK HOI asks SUI CHING a…

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28. Episode 28

1989-01-04

On passing Hua Qiu town, SUI CHING and SUI SHING lodge at the Fu's, who are being extorted by bandits. SUI CHING defeats the bandits easily, and group them under the Taiping banne…

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29. Episode 29

1989-01-05

Unable to withstand SUI CHING's charm, SIN CHEUNG finally falls for him, and agrees to marry him. SUI CHINE is happy to stay in the hill, and refuses to join SUI CHUEN. Realizing…

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30. Episode 30

1989-01-06

When SUI CHUEN and the others arrive at Yick Yeung to meet with the Taipings, they discover that HAM FLING has ordered the arrest of members of the Eighth Flags. Ching soldiers, h…

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31. Episode 31

1989-01-09

SUI CHING disobeys orders, and travels east to capture the city of Nanking. Worried that SUI CHING will lose, SUI CHUEN is forced to save him, but is nearly killed by an arrow. Fi…

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32. Episode 32

1989-01-10

The British and American convoys are after the selling of opium in the Taiping Kingdom. SUI CHUEN opposes it, which results in mutual antagonism. In order to plant more supporter…

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33. Episode 33

1989-01-11

SHEK LAN refuses to make the sword for SUI CHING which he believes that only God can possess. SUI CHING is infuriated by the humiliation. Disguised once again as God's embodiment…

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34. Episode 34

1989-01-12

KWOK FANG decides to send his army to fight against the Taipings KWOK CHUEN tries to persuade SHUK KUEN to leave and follow him as the Chings are approaching. SUI CHUEN mistakenl…

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35. Episode 35

1989-01-13

KWOK FANG feels guilty about losing the war and decides to drown himself. KWOK CHUEN is able to stop his suicide and convinces him to let his army rest for some time in Mo Cheung…

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36. Episode 36

1989-01-16

SUI CHUEN decides to publish a book to spread the truth of the Heavenly Father. Out of jealousy and in order to compete for popularity, SUI CHING also commissions a book. YIP LING…

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37. Episode 37

1989-01-17

On seeing KWOK FANG's defeat in the war, the Ching court loses confidence in the Han people and dismisses KWOK FANG. TAK HOI is surrounded by the Chings and is short of food supp…

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38. Episode 38

1989-01-18

Losing favor with SUI CHING, CHEUNG FAI tergiversates to YIP LING's camp. Resented, SUI CHING imprisons CHEUNG FAI who finally escapes. The conflict between SUI CHING and YIP CHI…

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39. Episode 39

1989-01-19

SUI CHING ruins the celebration of the nationality day on which SUI CHUEN plans to spread the truth to his people. He humiliates SUI CHUEN in front of his people. Dessented, YUK S…

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40. Episode 40

1989-01-20

SUI CHING also decorates his followers and orders a monument built to increase his credential and popularity. HAM FLING falls sick as his government is under foreign attack as we…

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41. Episode 41

1989-01-23

Together with his followers, SUI CHUEN succeeds in killing SUT CHING. On hearing the news, SIN CHEUNG loses her mind and seeks to kill YIP LING. SUI CHUEN is able to stop the murd…

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42. Episode 42

1989-01-24

On his death bed, HAM FUNG names the eldest brother TAI SHUN to succeed him. He also picks the incumbents for assisting the court. The queen takes over .after HAM FUNG is dead. Sh…

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43. Episode 43

1989-01-25

On learning from a lady attendant that SUEN KIU and TAK HOI have left, SUI CHUEN questions YIP LING, who makes up an excuse. YIP LING introduces changes to the commendation system…

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44. Episode 44

1989-01-26

Kept under the eyes of YIP LING, SUI CHUEN pretends to-be seriously ill, and sends for KWAI FOOK, who is instructed to send a secret message to SUI SHING for the toppling of YIP L…

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45. Episode 45

1989-01-27

Wounded, PO YING arrives at Nanking to report their defeats, and dies. Grievous, YUK SHING and SUI SHING decide to avenge her death. On learning the death of many of his follower…

Top Cast

Ray Lui
Ray Lui
Barbara Chan
Barbara Chan
Jimmy Au Shui-Wai
Jimmy Au Shui-Wai
Felix Wong Yat-Wah
Felix Wong Yat-Wah
Carrie Choi
Carrie Choi
Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan
Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan
Lau Ching-Wan
Lau Ching-Wan
Sheren Tang Shui-Man
Sheren Tang Shui-Man
Joseph Lee Kwok-Lun
Joseph Lee Kwok-Lun
Chan Wing-Chun
Chan Wing-Chun
Newton Lai Hon-Chi
Newton Lai Hon-Chi
Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing

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