Raise the Red Lantern (1991)

China, 1920. One master, four wives.

Movie · Drama · 2h 5m · Rated 8.0/10 on TMDB · Released October 10, 1991

Overview

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.

Directed by Zhang Yimou

Cast

• Gong Li as Songlian
• He Saifei as Meishan
• Cao Cuifen as Zhuoyun
• Kong Lin as Yan'er
• Jin Shuyuan as Yuru
• Ma Jingwu as Chen Zuoqian
• Cui Zhigang as Doctor Gao
• Zhao Qi as Housekeeper
• Chu Xiao as Feipu
• Cao Zengyin as Old Servant
• Ding Weimin as Songlian's Mother

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