Red Sorghum
Originally released in 1988. Red Sorghum is a drama/romance film. directed by Zhang Yimou.
Starring Gong Li, Jiang Wen, and Teng Rujun
Synopsis
An old leper who owned a remote sorghum winery dies. Jiu'er, the wife bought by the leper, and her lover, identified only as "my Grandpa" by the narrator, take over the winery and set up an idealized quasi-matriarchal community headed by Jiu'er. When the Japanese invaders subject the area to their rule and cut down the sorghum to make way for a road, the community rises up and resists as the sorghum grows anew.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (231 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Xi'an Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Sorghum about?
An old leper who owned a remote sorghum winery dies. Jiu'er, the wife bought by the leper, and her lover, identified only as "my Grandpa" by the narrator, take over the winery and set up an idealiz...
Who directed Red Sorghum?
Red Sorghum was directed by Zhang Yimou.
How long is Red Sorghum?
Red Sorghum has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Red Sorghum released?
Red Sorghum was released on October 10, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Red Sorghum?
The main cast of Red Sorghum includes Gong Li, Jiang Wen, Teng Rujun, Liu Ji, Qian Ming.
Is Red Sorghum worth watching?
Red Sorghum has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 231 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.