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Rouge (1987)

Movie ★ 7.4 96 min

Drama Fantasy Romance Mystery

Amid the opulent teahouses of 1930s Hong Kong, a humble courtesan and the wayward scion of a wealthy family fall in love and embrace death by suicide pact. Fifty years later, her ghost returns to find him, drawing a young contemporary couple into her quest to rekindle a passion that may be as illusory as time itself.

Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang Director Chiu Kang-Chien Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 5, 1987
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt0093258
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Cast

Anita Mui Yim-Fong Anita Mui Yim-Fong Fleur Leslie Cheung Leslie Cheung Chan Chen-Pang Alex Man Chi-Leung Alex Man Chi-Leung Yuen Emily Chu Bo-Yee Emily Chu Bo-Yee Chor Irene Wan Irene Wan Shu-Hsien Tam Sin-Hung Tam Sin-Hung Chen-Pang's Mother Chu Shui-Tong Chu Shui-Tong Chen-Pang's Father Wong Yu Wong Yu Ho Hsi Lau Kar-Wing Lau Kar-Wing Movie Director Kara Hui Ying-Hung Kara Hui Ying-Hung Actress Portraying Ghost Patrick Tse Yin Patrick Tse Yin Brothel Patron Huang Pa-Ching Huang Pa-Ching Fortune Teller Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling Courtesan Wai Ching Wai Ching Boss of Antique Shop

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rouge about?
Amid the opulent teahouses of 1930s Hong Kong, a humble courtesan and the wayward scion of a wealthy family fall in love and embrace death by suicide pact. Fifty years later, her ghost returns to find him, drawing a young contemporary couple into her quest to rekindle a passion that may be as illusory as time itself.
Who directed Rouge?
Rouge was directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang.
Who stars in Rouge?
Rouge stars Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Leslie Cheung, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Emily Chu Bo-Yee.
When was Rouge released?
Rouge is a 1987 drama, fantasy, romance, mystery film.
Where can I watch Rouge?
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