Red Dust (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1990, Red Dust is a war and romance film directed by Yim Ho, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Stretching across the canvas of the Sino-Japanese War of the 30s, the subsequent Japanese surrender in 1945, and the onslaught of Communism, this film depicts an ill-fated romance between a talented lady novelist and a Chinese traitor working with the Japanese who fall victim to the mayhem of war and their tragic inability to reconcile political differences.
Who’s in it. Red Dust stars Brigitte Lin as Shen Shao-Hua, Maggie Cheung as Yueh-Feng, Josephine Koo as Shao-Hua's Editor and Richard Ng as Yu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Red Dust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Dust tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Dust (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Dust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Dust worth watching?
- Red Dust holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Dust?
- Red Dust stars Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Josephine Koo, Richard Ng and Chin Han.
- When was Red Dust released?
- Red Dust was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.