Directed by: Zhang Yimou
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RAISE THE RED LANTERN is another interesting drama from china. Set in 1920's China, the story is about Songlian, a 19 year old university student who decides to marry a rich old man after the death of her father & step mom’s repeated requests & she becomes fourth wife of a rich man. The first wife and eldest is more like a mom to the others, the second wife is quiet and reserved & third wife is a singler { cunning, spoiled and openly displays her dislike for the others.} Being fourth wife she must learn the customs and rules of the master. The wives which all live in separate houses must compete for the affections and privileges of the master in accordance with his customs. Each night a lantern is lit in favor of whom the master will be with. Shortly afterwards all the lanterns of that wife's home and courtyard are also lit and the privileges begin. Although they are wives, we feels like they are prisoners. Plot centers around this new forth wife & her life & finally film ends with surprising climax. A beautiful film with stunning cinematography. The film is subtitled in English & run more than two hours. Casual moviegoers should skip this one & Strictly for art movies buffs.
---Spoilers included-------
RAISE THE RED LANTERN is another interesting drama from china. Set in 1920's China, the story is about Songlian, a 19 year old university student who decides to marry a rich old man after the death of her father & step mom’s repeated requests & she becomes fourth wife of a rich man. The first wife and eldest is more like a mom to the others, the second wife is quiet and reserved & third wife is a singler { cunning, spoiled and openly displays her dislike for the others.} Being fourth wife she must learn the customs and rules of the master. The wives which all live in separate houses must compete for the affections and privileges of the master in accordance with his customs. Each night a lantern is lit in favor of whom the master will be with. Shortly afterwards all the lanterns of that wife's home and courtyard are also lit and the privileges begin. Although they are wives, we feels like they are prisoners. Plot centers around this new forth wife & her life & finally film ends with surprising climax. A beautiful film with stunning cinematography. The film is subtitled in English & run more than two hours. Casual moviegoers should skip this one & Strictly for art movies buffs.
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