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Raise the Red Lantern (1991)

Original title: 大红灯笼高高挂

1991-12-18 · 2h 5m · ZH
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China, 1920. One Master, Four Wives.

China in the 1920s. After her father's death, 19 year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family. With three wives already, each living in a separate house within the great castle, there is fierce competition for his attention and the privileges that are gained. This competition gets out of hand.

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Zhang YimouDirectorNi ZhenWriter

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Gong LiGong LiSong LianMa JingwuMa JingwuChen Zuo QianMa JingwuMa JingwuChen Zuo QianHe SaifeiHe SaifeiMei ShanCao CuifenCao CuifenZhuo YunKong LinKong LinYan'erJin ShuyuanJin ShuyuanYu RuChu XiaoChu XiaoFei PuDing WeiminDing WeiminMother SongCao Zeng-YinCao Zeng-YinOld ServantCui ZhigangCui ZhigangDr. GaoEspérance Pham Thai LanEspérance Pham Thai LanConcubine (uncredited)

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1920sCompetitionMarriagePolygamyWealthIntrigueOppressionRomantic rivalryConcubine

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinity1920s · Competition · MarriageDialogue densityDramaDirector preference59753Actor preference383505 · 506447 · 808Country preferenceCn

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What is Raise the Red Lantern about?

China in the 1920s. After her father's death, 19 year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family. With three wives already, each living in a separate house within the great castle, there is fierce competition for his attention and the privileges that are gained. This competition gets out of hand.

How long is Raise the Red Lantern?

Raise the Red Lantern has a runtime of 125 minutes.