Raise the Red Lantern

  • China Da hong deng long gao gao gua (more)
China / Hong Kong, 1991, 125 min

Directed by:

Yimou Zhang

Based on:

Su Tong (book)

Screenplay:

Ni Zhen

Cinematography:

Fei Zhao, Lun Yang
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China in the 1920s. After her father’s death, 19 year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family. With three wives already, each living in a separate house within the great castle, there is fierce competition for his attention and the privileges that are gained. (Via Vision Entertainment)

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