Overview

In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.

Awards
Won the BAFTA for Best Film Not in the English Language and the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Picture
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best International Feature Film (1992)
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Box office
Grossed $16.6M worldwide, about 16.6 times its $1M budget
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Based on
Based on Raise the Red Lantern
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Filming locations
Filmed in People's Republic of China
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Setting
Set in China
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Music
Music by Zhao Jiping
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Zhao Fei
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