Raise the Red Lantern - 1992

In 1920s China, a nineteen year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family. With three wives already, each living in a separate chamber in the mansion, they constantly play mind games for his attention. Songlian joins the fierce competition, slowly uncovering the dark truths that lie within their gilded cage.

125min
1992
12
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating8.1/10

Cast

Gong Li profile pictureGong LiSong Lian
Ma Jingwu profile pictureMa JingwuChen Zuo Qian
He Saifei profile pictureHe SaifeiMei Shan
Cao Cuifen profile pictureCao CuifenZhuo Yun
Kong Lin profile pictureKong LinYan'er
Ding Weimin profile pictureDing WeiminMother Song
Cao Zengyin profile pictureCao ZengyinOld Servant

About Raise the Red Lantern

Raise the Red Lantern Overview

In 1920s China, a nineteen year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family. With three wives already, each living in a separate chamber in the mansion, they constantly play mind games for his attention. Songlian joins the fierce competition, slowly uncovering the dark truths that lie within their gilded cage.

Age Rating: 12
Runtime: 125min

Extra details

Original Title: 大红灯笼高高挂
Original Language: Chinese
Budget: $1,000,000.00
Revenue: $16,600,000.00
Directed By: Zhang Yimou
Production Companies
ERA InternationalChina Film Co-Production CorporationCentury CommunicationsSalon Films