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Raise the Red Lantern
In 1920s China, a nineteen year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family and compete with his three wives for his attention, slowly uncovering the dark truths that lie within their gilded cage.
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Raise the Red Lantern
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 18, 1991
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
Drama
User Score
79%
Original Title
大红灯笼高高挂
Production Companies
ERA International, China Film Co-Production Corporation, Century Communications, Salon Films
Director
Zhang Yimou
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
$16,600,000
Description
In 1920s China, a nineteen year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family and compete with his three wives for his attention, slowly uncovering the dark truths that lie within their gilded cage.