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Temptress Moon

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Temptress Moon (1996)

130 min - Drama, Romance - 9 May 1996
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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.

Director:  Chen Kaige
Writers:  Kei Shu

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Storyline

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.


Collections: Chen Kaige

Genres: Drama, Romance

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Country:   China Hong Kong
Language:  普通话
Release Date:  9 May 1996

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Shanghai Film Studios, Tomsen Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 10 min