Tales of an Ancient Empire

Tales of an Ancient Empire

2010 · 86 min · ★ 2.9 · Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

A princess is on a quest to unite the five greatest warriors to save her kingdom from a demon sorceress.

Directed by Albert Pyun · Written by Cynthia Curnan

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