#wivesandconcubines

[1991movierewind]

In Episode 93, we discuss Chinese drams, Raise the Red Lantern, about a young woman who is married off to a rich man and becomes his fourth mistress. Upon arriving at her new home, she meets the other three wives who compete for their master's attention on a daily basis and begins to learn the strict rules and traditions of the household. Directed by Zhang Yimou and based on the novella written by Su Tong and released at the Toronto and Venice Film Festival on September 10, 1991. #1991 #1991movierewind #1990s #90saesthetic #90snostalgia #90smovies #90sfilm #raisetheredlantern #zhangyimou #sutong #wivesandconcubines #gongli #hesaifei #venicefilmfestival #torontofilmfestival #1992oscars #oscarnominee https://www.instagram.com/p/CnF6InFMMdL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=