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Marco
Polo was a 13th-century explorer whose epic journey from Venice to Asia
and beyond has fascinated the world for centuries. This two-part,
176-minute miniseries is a realistic first-person retrospective based
on the published journals of Marco Polo in which viewers are treated to
Marco Polo’s (Lost’s Ian Somerhalder) reminiscing about his
travels from Venice through what is now Russia and Iran to China and
beyond. Considered a barbarian in China, Polo developed an unusual
relationship with China’s leader Kublai Kahn (Brian Dennehy), becoming
a trusted advisor and explorer under the Kahn while simultaneously
remaining under the constant suspicion of the court. Nonetheless,
Kublai Kahn sent Polo to explore then-unknown places like (modern-day)
Thailand, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, and the Spice Islands where he
encountered countless wonders, a host of foreign concepts, and new and
exciting peoples. Shot entirely in China, viewers are transported to
13th-century China where they experience first-hand Marco Polo’s
incredible drive to explore unseen lands, the physical and emotional
hardships of his journey, and his sense of exhilaration and wonderment
on traveling through new lands. Action and adventure abound throughout
the production, balanced by a careful exploration of the intricacies of
Polo’s relationship with the Kahn, his servant Pedro (B.D. Wong), and
the women of the court Temulun and Kensai (both played by Desiree
Slahaan). Just as fascinating as the actual journey is the depiction of
the man Marco Polo; his commitment to truth, openness to new concepts,
unceasing quest for knowledge, sense of duty, and seemingly instinctive
understanding of human nature. This is a gripping, timeless telling of
a classic adventure that’s sure to be a favorite with history buffs,
adventure lovers, and anyone who loves a good story. (Ages 10 and
older) –Tami Horiuchi Product Description
This is the absorbing true story of Venetian explorer Marco Polo’s
arduous trek to the East—and beyond. The story follows Marco (Ian
Somerhalder) as he is enlisted to accompany a pair of priests to the
court of Kublai Khan (Golden Globe winner Brian Dennehy), Mongol
conqueror of the East. Featuring Desiree Siahaan and BD Wong, Marco
Polo is a gripping look at two of world history’s most enigmatic men
and a sensuous vision of a legendary time and place. |
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