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The story begins in 1911 with a boy, Zhongliang, brought to the country estate of the wealthy Pang family, a place of opium-addled decadence hidden behind a traditional facade. His older sister, who has married into the clan, promises him the life of a student. But when he arrives, he is forced to become their servant. As a child, he hates their cruelty, he envies their wealth, and he burns with a... See Full Description
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Drama and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 55 min. |
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| Release Date: |
June 13, 1997 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R |
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| Distributors: |
Miramax Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,084,532 |
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