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Wednesday 11 November

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Where to see it

1 screening in 1 city

1 screening in Edinburgh

About

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.

Based on Raise the Red Lantern

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Gong Lias Songlian
  • He Saifeias Meishan
  • Cao Cuifenas Zhuoyun
  • Kong Linas Yan'er
  • Jin Shuyuanas Yuru
  • Ma Jingwuas Chen Zuoqian
  • Cui Zhigangas Doctor Gao
  • Zhao Qias Housekeeper
  • Chu Xiaoas Feipu
  • Cao Zengyinas Old Servant
  • Ding Weiminas Songlian's Mother
  • Jingwu Ma

Photos: TMDB

Director
Zhang Yimou, Yimou Zhang
Written by
Su Tong, Ni Zhen
Producers
Hou Hsiao-Hsien
Camera
Zhao Fei
Music
Zhao Jiping
Editing
Du Yuan
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Studios
China Film Co-Production, Century Communications, Salon Films, Era International

Good to know

Running time
2 hours 5 minutes
Language
Chinese

Questions

How long is Raise the Red Lantern?

2 hours 5 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Where can I see Raise the Red Lantern?

There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Raise the Red Lantern in?

Raise the Red Lantern is in Chinese. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with subtitles.

Who is in Raise the Red Lantern?

Gong Li plays Songlian, with He Saifei, Cao Cuifen, Kong Lin, Jin Shuyuan and Ma Jingwu.

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