Movie
Raise the Red Lantern
19912h 5m7.9 / 10
China, 1920. One Master, Four Wives.
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.
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Raise the Red Lantern was released December 18, 1991. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Cast
Gong LiSonglian
He SaifeiMeishan
Cao CuifenZhuoyun
Kong LinYan'erZhao QiHousekeeper
Jin ShuyuanYuru
Ma JingwuChen Zuoqian
Cui ZhigangDoctor GaoCredits
- Directed by
- Zhang Yimou
- Written by
- Ni Zhen, Su Tong
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Chinese
- Original title
- 大红灯笼高高挂
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $16.6M
Production
- ERA InternationalTaiwan
- China Film Co-ProductionChina
- Century Communications
Salon FilmsHong Kong
Themes
1920scompetitionconcubineintriguemarriageoppressionperiod dramapolygamy