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Red Sorghum (1988)

Movie ★ 7.1 91 min

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.

Zhang Yimou Director Chen Jianyu Writer Zhu Wei Writer Li Kezhi Writer

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Released
October 10, 1988
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt0093206
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Studio
Xi'an Film Studio

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Frequently asked questions

What is Red Sorghum about?
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.
Who directed Red Sorghum?
Red Sorghum was directed by Zhang Yimou.
Who stars in Red Sorghum?
Red Sorghum stars Gong Li, Jiang Wen, Teng Rujun, Liu Ji.
When was Red Sorghum released?
Red Sorghum is a 1988 drama, romance, history film.
Where can I watch Red Sorghum?
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