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Rouge of the North

1988Movie1 h 46 min

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

In this drama, the harsh treatment of women in Chinese society is examined and subtly commented upon as it tells the tale of an impoverished woman living in Shanghai, circa 1910 who tries to support her brother and sister-in-law.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Fred Tan
Written by
Eileen Chang, Fred Tan
Produced by
Hui San-Chi
Music by
Peter Chang

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Facts

March 26, 1988 · 1 h 46 min · Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 26, 1988
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Taiwan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Rouge of the North worth watching?"

Questions about Rouge of the North

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Rouge of the North worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching Rouge of the North?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Is Rouge of the North plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Rouge of the North in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.