Where can I watch Rouge of the North (1988)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rouge of the North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Rouge of the North worth watching?

Rouge of the North holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Rouge of the North?

Rouge of the North stars Pat Ha Man-Jik, Hsu Ming, Emily Y. Chang, Sha-Li Chen and Ching-ting Hsia.

When was Rouge of the North released?

Rouge of the North was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.

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Rouge of the North (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 5.2

Released in 1988, Rouge of the North is a drama film directed by Fred Tan, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. In this drama, the harsh treatment of women in Chinese society is examined and subtly commented upon as it tells the tale of an impoverished woman living in Shanghai, circa 1910 who tries to support her brother and sister-in-law. A marriage to a wealthy man is arranged for her, and reluctantly she endures it, even though she does not love the man who is as cruel as he is wealthy. His mother is also brutally unkind to her. She then has a son, but her struggles are not over when her husband dies and only leaves her a modest inheritance. Her wretched life has made her bitter, and so she begins making her son suffer as she die; she also becomes addicted to opium.

Who’s in it. Rouge of the North stars Pat Ha Man-Jik as Yee Siu Lai, Hsu Ming, Emily Y. Chang and Sha-Li Chen as Lai's aunt, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Rouge of the North has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Rouge of the North tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Rouge of the North (1988)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rouge of the North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Rouge of the North worth watching?: Rouge of the North holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rouge of the North?: Rouge of the North stars Pat Ha Man-Jik, Hsu Ming, Emily Y. Chang, Sha-Li Chen and Ching-ting Hsia.
When was Rouge of the North released?: Rouge of the North was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.