Farewell My Concubine(1993)
“The passionate triangle of two lifelong friends and the woman who comes between them!”
Overview
In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
Director
Chen Kaige
Studio
Beijing Film Studio
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Leslie Cheung
as Cheng Dieyi / Xiao Douzi
Zhang Fengyi
as Duan Xiaolou / Xiao Shitou
Gong Li
as Juxian
Lü Qi
as Master Guan
Ying Da
as Manager
Ge You
as Master Yuan Shiqing
Lei Han
as Xiao Si
Tong Di
as Zhang the Eunuch
Yin Zhi
as Teenage Douzi
Ma Mingwei
as Young Douzi
Zhao Hailong
as Teenage Shitou
Fei Zhenxiang
as Young Shitou
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
2h 51m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Beijing Film Studio • China Film Co-Production • Tomson (Hong Kong) Films Co., Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Farewell My Concubine?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Farewell My Concubine (1993).
What is Farewell My Concubine about?▼
In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
Who directed Farewell My Concubine?▼
Farewell My Concubine was directed by Chen Kaige and released in 1993. It is a drama film.
How long is Farewell My Concubine?▼
Farewell My Concubine has a runtime of 2 hours and 51 minutes (171 minutes total).
Who stars in Farewell My Concubine?▼
The cast of Farewell My Concubine includes Leslie Cheung as Cheng Dieyi / Xiao Douzi, Zhang Fengyi as Duan Xiaolou / Xiao Shitou, Gong Li as Juxian, Lü Qi as Master Guan, Ying Da as Manager and more.
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