Temptress Moon
"What the heart hides, the moon reveals."
Originally released in 1996. Temptress Moon is a drama/romance film. directed by Chen Kaige. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Leslie Cheung, Gong Li, and Kevin Lin
Synopsis
Set in the decadent 1920s, Temptress Moon tells the very complicated story of a wealthy family living on the outskirts of Shanghai. Their youngest daughter, Ruyi, is brought up as a servant to her opium-addicted father and brother. Meanwhile, her brother-in-law Zhongliang has a successful, if illegal, career seducing and blackmailing married women in the city. When he comes to Ruyi's home the two fall in love, and trouble ensues.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shanghai Film Studios
- Tomsen Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Temptress Moon about?
Set in the decadent 1920s, Temptress Moon tells the very complicated story of a wealthy family living on the outskirts of Shanghai. Their youngest daughter, Ruyi, is brought up as a servant to her ...
Who directed Temptress Moon?
Temptress Moon was directed by Chen Kaige.
How long is Temptress Moon?
Temptress Moon has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Temptress Moon released?
Temptress Moon was released on May 9, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Temptress Moon?
The main cast of Temptress Moon includes Leslie Cheung, Gong Li, Kevin Lin, He Saifei, Chang Shih.