Red Beads (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1994, Red Beads is a notable film directed by He Jianjun.
What it’s about. Jingshen works as a nurse in a psychiatric hospital. At first he experiences the world as complete chaos, but slowly he gets used to the behavior of the patients, and he takes part in their recreational activities. One day, young Jiyun is brought in. There is a severe shortage of space, so her bed is put in the cellar and Jingshen is told to keep an eye on her. He becomes intrigued by her and her dreams, tries to find out what precisely is wrong with her and above all what secrets are hidden by that recurring dream of the red beads...
Who’s in it. Red Beads stars Shi Ke and Liu Jiang.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Red Beads has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Beads page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Beads (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Beads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Beads worth watching?
- Red Beads holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Beads?
- Red Beads stars Shi Ke and Liu Jiang.
- When was Red Beads released?
- Red Beads was released in 1994.