Tonkô

In "Tonkô", a sweeping epic from 1988, history meets passion as students in western China are shanghaied into the forces of crown prince Li Yuanhao's Xi Xia empire, embarking on a journey that will change their lives forever. Against the backdrop of ancient politics and cultural intrigue, one student, Zhao Xingde, finds himself entwined in a forbidden love affair with Tsurpia, princess of the Uighur kingdom. As war looms, tragedy unfolds, forging an unbreakable bond between two individuals bound together by fate. A poignant tale of love, loyalty, and revenge set against the majestic landscape of the Silk Road.