1990 · 95 min · PG-13

Ju Dou

Name: Ju Dou
Genre: Drama
Released: 1990
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Gong Li, Li Wei, Li Baotian, Niu Xingli, Jia Zhaoji

Directed by Zhang Yimou · Drama

Ju Dou (1990) is a Drama film, directed by Zhang Yimou set in China during the 1900s–1910s. It runs 95 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer

Zhao JipingRu-jin Xia

Cinematography

Gu ChangweiLun Yang

Cast

Gong LiLi WeiLi BaotianNiu XingliJia ZhaojiZhang YiJi-an ZhengMa Chong

The world of this film

Where

Setting

When

Themes

Tone

Bleak

Protagonist

Pacing

Slow Burn

Based on

Pure Fiction

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