Set in the eighth century during the Tang Dynasty, flamboyant Bai Letian, one of the greatest Chinese poets, and Japanese monk Kûkai, a self-proclaimed exorcist who brought esoteric Buddhism to Japan, joined forces to investigate the death of the concubine Yang — one of the Emperor’s favorites — as well as cases of demonic possession that created havoc in the Imperial Court. After the sudden death of the emperor, Kûkai sees the sinister silhouette of a black cat slinking across the rooftops. With the poet’s help, he starts following a trail of cat hairs. For this visually stunning supernatural fantasy, Kaige Chen (Farewell My Concubine) re-created the 8th century Tang capital, Chang'an City, at a cost of about $200 million with such precise, spellbinding dedication that it brings an unforgettable backdrop to this tale of lavish palace scenes, exquisite costumes, and dazzling intrigue.