# The Palace (2013) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-palace-2013/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 69% |
| Editorial Rating | 72/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 76% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 63/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Pan Anzi |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 115 min |

## Quick answer

The Palace (2013) earns a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Zhao Liying early film credit — palace intrigue romance from her rising-star years. Metascore 63/100. Directed by Pan Anzi.

## Celluloid verdict

Zhao Liying early film credit — palace intrigue romance from her rising-star years.

## Synopsis

In Qing Dynasty, Chen Xiang and Liuli became maids and friends in the imperial palace. Liuli wanted to be famous whereas Chen Xiang just wanted to live a normal life. Liuli attempted to change her life by knowing the prince, even at the cost of betraying Chen Xiang.

## Cast

Zhao Liying, Zhou Dongyu, Chen Xiao, Lu Yi, Zhu Zixiao, Winston Chao, Vivian Wu, Bao Bei'er, Cheng Haofeng, Du Yuchen

## Where to watch

South Korea: Wavve, TVING

## Common questions

**Is The Palace worth watching?**
The Palace holds a 69% Celluloid Score. Zhao Liying early film credit — palace intrigue romance from her rising-star years.

**What is The Palace about?**
In Qing Dynasty, Chen Xiang and Liuli became maids and friends in the imperial palace. Liuli wanted to be famous whereas Chen Xiang just wanted to live a normal life. Liuli attempted to change her life by knowing the prince, even at the cost of betraying Chen Xiang.

**Who directed The Palace?**
The Palace (2013) was directed by Pan Anzi.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Palace?**
69% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (72/100), Metascore (63/100), Letterboxd (3.5/5), and IMDb (7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Palace?**
The Palace is on Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Availability varies by region.

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