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Raise the Red Lantern
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Raise the Red Lantern

1991-12-18 · 125 min · ★ 7.9

Drama

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.

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Directors
Zhang Yimou
Production companies
China Film Co-Production, Century Communications, Salon Films, Era International
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,000,000
Revenue
USD 16,600,000

Top Cast

Gong LiGong LiSonglian
He SaifeiHe SaifeiMeishan
Cao CuifenCao CuifenZhuoyun
Kong LinKong LinYan'er
Jin ShuyuanJin ShuyuanYuru
Ma JingwuMa JingwuChen Zuoqian
Cui ZhigangCui ZhigangDoctor Gao
Zhao QiHousekeeper
Chu XiaoFeipu
Cao ZengyinCao ZengyinOld Servant
Ding WeiminDing WeiminSonglian's Mother

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