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19881h 31m7.1(243)

Red Sorghum

红高粱

DramaRomanceHistory
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1988-10-10
1h 31m
ZH
Released
Xi'an Film Studio

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An old leper who owned a remote sorghum winery dies. Jiu'er, the wife bought by the leper, and her lover, identified only as "my Grandpa" by the narrator, take over the winery and set up an idealized quasi-matriarchal community headed by Jiu'er. When the Japanese invaders subject the area to their rule and cut down the sorghum to make way for a road, the community rises up and resists as the sorghum grows anew.

#based on novel or book#rural area#distillery#1940s#japanese occupation of china#war crime

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About Red Sorghum

An old leper who owned a remote sorghum winery dies. Jiu'er, the wife bought by the leper, and her lover, identified only as "my Grandpa" by the narrator, take over the winery and set up an idealized quasi-matriarchal community headed by Jiu'er. When the Japanese invaders subject the area to their rule and cut down the sorghum to make way for a road, the community rises up and resists as the sorghum grows anew. Running 91 minutes.

Red Sorghum Cast and Characters

The cast features Gong Li (as Jiu'er), Jiang Wen (as Yu), Teng Rujun (as Uncle Luohan), Liu Ji (as Jiu'er's Son), and Qian Ming (as Jiu'er's Grandmother). Their performances are a major reason Red Sorghum has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Red Sorghum

Red Sorghum flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy Chinese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Red Sorghum?

Red Sorghum runs for 91 minutes (about 1.5 hours).

Is Red Sorghum good? What's the rating?

Red Sorghum holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 243 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Red Sorghum?

The main cast includes Gong Li, Jiang Wen, Teng Rujun, and Liu Ji, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Red Sorghum available in Chinese?

Yes — Red Sorghum was originally produced in Chinese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Red Sorghum released?

Red Sorghum was released in 1988.

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What is Red Sorghum about?

Red Sorghum is a Drama/Romance film. An old leper who owned a remote sorghum winery dies. Jiu'er, the wife bought by the leper, and her lover, identified only as "my Grandpa" by the narrator, take over the winery and set up an idealized quasi-matriarchal community headed by Jiu'er. When the Japanese invaders subject the area to their rule and cut down the sorghum to make way for a road, the community rises up and resists as the sorghum grows anew.

When was Red Sorghum released?

Red Sorghum was released on October 10, 1988. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. The film was produced by Xi'an Film Studio.

Who stars in Red Sorghum?

Red Sorghum stars Gong Li, Jiang Wen, Teng Rujun and Liu Ji. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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