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1993 · 171 min · R

Farewell My Concubine

Directed by Chen Kaige · Drama

Farewell My Concubine (1993) is a Drama film, directed by Chen Kaige set in Beijing during the 1920s–1970s. It runs 171 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of love & longing, betrayal, and identity play out through episodic chapters.

Composer
Zhao JipingJonathan Lee
Cinematography
Gu Changwei
Cast
Leslie CheungZhang FengyiGong LiLü QiYing DaGe YouLei HanTong Di

The world of this film

Premise & themes

Tone
MelancholicTenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderEnsemble
Pacing
Measured