Farewell My Concubine
7.9/10
Rating
171 min
Runtime
1993
Release Year
Chen Kaige
Director
Cast
Leslie Cheung, Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li, Lü Qi, Ying Da
Quick Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of political upheaval in China, the story follows two Beijing opera actors whose lives and friendship develop over several decades. As they perform together, their relationship is shaped by the challenges of their art, shifting social classes, and changing attitudes toward gender and love.
Detailed Synopsis of Farewell My Concubine
In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
