Raise the Red Lantern

7.9 1991 Zhang Yimou 2h 5m
Drama
Raise the Red Lantern

In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.

Cast

Gong Li Gong Li Song Lian
Ma Jingwu Ma Jingwu Chen Zuo Qian
He Saifei He Saifei Mei Shan
Cao Cuifen Cao Cuifen Zhuo Yun
Kong Lin Kong Lin Yan'er
Jin Shuyuan Jin Shuyuan Yu Ru
Chu Xiao Fei Pu
Ding Weimin Ding Weimin Mother Song

Vibes

Curious Emotional Visually Stunning Deeply Moving Hidden Gem

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