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Overall Rank: 1516
Average Rating: 3/4
# of Ratings: 36
Theatrical Release Date: 10/13/1993
Language: Mandarin
Genre: Drama, Romance
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Kaige Chen
Actors: Leslie Cheung, Fengyi Zhang, Li Gong, Qi Lu, Da Ying, You Ge
Plot: Two Beijing Opera stage brothers fight over the same woman as we witness China's late-twentieth century political history in a parallel story. -- Chris Kavan
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4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 11/16/2024
What can only be described as a pure masterpiece, the hypnotic "Farewell My Concubine" is a sprawling historical and romantic epic that moves like a work of Charles Dickens and hits you like Shakespeare. The intricate layering of the drama explores themes of passion, dedication, love, and identity that each take shape depending on how they relate to all the others.
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4/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 01/19/2012
This is a haunting period piece that portrays a sprawling and poetic story that spans many decades and cultures. The film itself features some of the most beautiful and symbolic cinematography from Asian cinema and quiet, but sure portrayals from its ensemble cast.
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