Where to watch The Confidant (2012) in the UK
The Confidant (2012) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful political figures in the latter years of the Qing Dynasty. The drama also follows Li's relationship with Empress Dowager Cixi, and how he eventually becomes her closest confidant.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Confidant.
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Michelle YimEmpress Dowager Cixi -
Wayne Lai Yiu-CheungLi Lianying -
Maggie Shiu Mei-KeiEmpress Dowager Ci'an -
Natalie Tong Sze-WingEmpress Bo-yum -
Nancy WuSin-yung -
Raymond Cho Wing-LimOn Tak-hoi -
Raymond Ho-Yin WongYiu Sheung-hei -
Power Chan Kwok-PongPang Sam-shun
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