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Release Year1993
Runtime2h 51m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationR
GenresDrama
Votes698
DirectorChen Kaige
WritersLilian Lee Bik-Wah, Lu Wei
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFarewell My Concubine
About 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.
Directed by Chen Kaige, Farewell My Concubine leans on a strong ensemble — Leslie Cheung, Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1993.
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