紅梅閣 (1968): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1968, 紅梅閣 is a drama and musik film directed by Wong Tin-Lam, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Li is a beautiful young woman who is engaged to a handsome scholar, Pei Shunqing. However, a rich evil man, Jia Sidao, is attracted by Li's beauty and wants to take Li as his concubine. Pei and Li then come to discuss the matter and decide to flee, but they are kidnapped by Jia's men before they can escape. Jia threatens to kill Pei, and Li finally yields but requests to see Pei for the last time. During their short conversation Li tries to persuade Pei to leave, but he insists that he will not leave without her. Li tells him that she has promised to be Jia’s concubine. Pei has to depart, angry and disappointed. Later, Li tries to kill Jia with his sword before their wedding but she is stabbed to death instead. Li's ghost then returns to avenge Jia and his men by burning them until only ashes remain.

Who’s in it. 紅梅閣 stars Betty Loh Ti as Li Hui-Niang, Zhao Lei as Pei Shun-Ching, Doreen Chien Rong-Rong as Maid Chao Hsia and Leung Sing-Bo as Chia Sze-Tao, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 紅梅閣 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 紅梅閣 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.