Movie • 1991
Raise the Red Lantern
China, 1920. One Master, Four Wives.
Filmistani87
IMDb8.138K
800votes
DramaEmotional DepthHidden GemPhilosophicalCult Classic
Why Watch
A Drama pick with emotionally resonant storytelling — Filmistani Score 87.
Synopsis
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
Songlian
He Saifei
Meishan
Cao Cuifen
Zhuoyun
Kong Lin
Yan'er
Zhao Qi
Housekeeper
Jin Shuyuan
Yuru
Ma Jingwu
Chen Zuoqian
Cui Zhigang
Doctor Gao
Chu Xiao
Feipu
Cao Zengyin
Old Servant
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