A gigantic masked ball is held at the court of the Chinese emperor Hwang Ti. The builder of the wall surrounding the vast land The builder of the enormous wall surrounding the vast country celebrates his victory over his last enemies and does not shy away from inviting dictators, generals, and famous historical figures from all eras. Napoleon Bonaparte is among the guests, as are Pontius Pilate and Christopher Columbus. Among the revelers, however, is an intellectual from the 20th century who knows the history of the last 2000 years perfectly and points out to the powerful their mistakes and their senseless wars. Those present listen to the man, but do not understand the meaning of his words.
as Hwang Ti, Emperor of China
as Mee Lan, Daughter of the Emperor of China
as Prince Wu Tsiang
as Ceremonial Master Da Hing Yen
as Mother Olan
as Mute Son
as Cleopatra
as Mystery Woman from the Seine
as Julia
as Don Juan Tenorio
as Columbus
as Romeo
as Philipp from Spain
as A Gentleman in a tailcoat
as Brutus
as A Gentleman in a morning suit
as Napoleon Bonaparte
as Pontius Pilatus
as Servant Siu
as The Executioner
as Intellectual (The One from Today)
as The Town Crier
as A Journalist
as A Waiter
