Purple Butterfly
"United by Passion. Divided by Fate."
Originally released in 2003. Purple Butterfly is a war/drama film. directed by Lou Ye. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Zhang Ziyi, Liu Ye, and Feng Yuanzheng
Synopsis
Ding Hui is a member of Purple Butterfly, a powerful resistance group in Japanese occupied Shanghai. An unexpected encounter reunites her with Itami, an ex-lover and officer with a secret police unit tasked with dismantling Purple Butterfly.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shanghai Film Studio
- Lou Yi
- Wild Bunch
- Dream Factory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purple Butterfly about?
Ding Hui is a member of Purple Butterfly, a powerful resistance group in Japanese occupied Shanghai. An unexpected encounter reunites her with Itami, an ex-lover and officer with a secret police un...
Who directed Purple Butterfly?
Purple Butterfly was directed by Lou Ye.
How long is Purple Butterfly?
Purple Butterfly has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Purple Butterfly released?
Purple Butterfly was released on July 4, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Purple Butterfly?
The main cast of Purple Butterfly includes Zhang Ziyi, Liu Ye, Feng Yuanzheng, Toru Nakamura, Li Bingbing.