Note: Broadcast as a two-part mini-series in February, 2001. Original title: The Lost Empire. Based on the teleplay by David Henry Hwang.

Synopsis: Nicholas Ortan is a scholar witha theory about the Chinese legend of the Minkey King--a mischievous god who is half-monkey, half-man. Now, Nick has a chance to put his theory to the test, when he meets a beautiful, mysterious woman and finds himself transported to a magical world far from his own...a land where his knowledge is very dangerous. For Nick know of an ancient, lost text that could inspire a land to fight for freedom. Finding it will take an open mind, an open heart, and a faith greater than he's ever known.