Raise the Red Lantern(大红灯笼高高挂)
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China, Hong Kong · 1991
Rated PG · 2h 5m
Director Zhang Yimou
Starring Gong Li, Ma Jing-Wu, He Saifei, Cao Cuifen
Genre Drama
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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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This is a brilliant film with a main cast of women with Shakespearean agendas amidst cutthroat interpersonal politics. This is a must-watch with great performances, spectacular cinematography, and breathtaking production design.