Raise the Red Lantern poster

China, 1920. One master, four wives.

Raise the Red Lantern

19912h 5mDrama
8.0

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Trailer

4K Restoration Trailer [Subtitled] · plays on YouTube

Synopsis

In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.

Directed by
Zhang Yimou
Written by
Su Tong, Ni Zhen

Cast

Details

Released
October 10, 1991
Runtime
2h 5m
Status
Released
Language
ZH
Original title
大红灯笼高高挂
Country
China, Hong Kong
Budget
$1,000,000
Box office
$16,600,000

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