The movie "The Legend of Versailles" tells the story of Louis XIV who was struggling to find a suitable descendant to inherit the throne while building his own empire . In pursuit of eternal life, he learned of the power of mermaids, sent his loyal Yves expedition and successfully brought back a mermaid, and imprisoned her in the palace
The ordinary girl Mary was suddenly taken to the palace one day, and her true identity was revealed— —The illegitimate daughter of Louis XIV. Under the financial crisis, Louis XIV decided to use Mary's marriage to solve financial problems. Mary meets the mermaid who is under house arrest and establishes a sincere friendship. At the same time, she also fell in love with Yves, who guards the mermaid.
"Legend of Versailles" takes the epic palace background as the stage, combining the mysterious mermaid elements and the royal family fate. By depicting Louis XIV's longing for eternal life and Mary's growth in this complicated environment, the film shows the disputes of power, love and destiny.
The movie presents gorgeous scenes and carefully constructed character relationships. Pierce Brosnan brilliantly portrays the charm and complexity of Louis XIV, while Benjamin Walker's Yves shows loyalty to the mermaid and affection for Mary. The mermaid played by Fan Bingbing appears mysterious and beautiful, and her friendship with Mary is full of warmth and courage.