The Sichuan Concubines (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1994, The Sichuan Concubines is a drama and history film directed by Fan Ho, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The setting of the Black Brick Castle that harvests poppy seed. But times are tough as the wait for a ship that is picking up the latest batches has either been intercepted by robbers or won't come at all and the boss of the castle, Chen Tsao, once was part of the robbing gang before inheriting the family business slowly loses his mind. Despite the copious amount of concubines around him, he is not able to impregnate a woman. and he made Chen Mao, a worker impregnate a concubine to have a heir. His father's outgoing ways with several concubines and opium smoking, seems to somewhat stop at him. But worldly circumstances possibly having to do with poverty and famine outside of the castle walls doesn't make matters stop at him to turn around in a positive way. On the other hand Chen Mao, has an eye for one of the female workers who is married to abusive Kui Kong who thinks she brings bad luck to him, although she struggles to raise her two children with this curse she's said to carry.
Who’s in it. The Sichuan Concubines stars Hung Yue, Nanyao Wu, Choi Ling Chung and Chan Chung-Yung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Sichuan Concubines has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sichuan Concubines page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sichuan Concubines tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sichuan Concubines (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sichuan Concubines change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sichuan Concubines worth watching?
- The Sichuan Concubines holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sichuan Concubines?
- The Sichuan Concubines stars Hung Yue, Nanyao Wu, Choi Ling Chung, Chan Chung-Yung and Zhigang Chu.
- When was The Sichuan Concubines released?
- The Sichuan Concubines was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.