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Red Rose White Rose

1994Movie1 h 50 min

67
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, profoundly sad drama movie about history and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · you're watching with family

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Story

Chronicles the love life of a man, Zhenbao. He has a steamy fling with the wife of a friend, the saucy and exciting Red Rose. Even though he feels happy with her, he knows he will not end up with her. To maintain his reputation, he marries an antiseptic, frigid but classy lady of a prim and proper background. Dissonance abound when he finds his bride irritating.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Melodrama
  • Forbidden Love
  • Psychological
  • Complex Characters
  • Erotic
  • Social Commentary
  • Infidelity

Cast

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Music by
Siu Chung

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Facts

December 9, 1994 · 1 h 50 min · Sexual Content

Released
December 9, 1994
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Red Rose White Rose worth watching?"

Questions about Red Rose White Rose

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Red Rose White Rose worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Red Rose White Rose good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Red Rose White Rose?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Red Rose White Rose in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.