Raise the Red Lantern

“China, 1920. One Master, Four Wives.”

MovieReleased7.9

1991

2h 5m

Drama

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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.

Director

Zhang Yimou

Writer

Ni Zhen

Studio

ERA International

Budget

$1M

Revenue

$17M

Vote Count

816

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

Ding Weimin

Songlian's Mother

Raise the Red Lantern

Overview

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