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Pavilion of Women

2001Movie1 h 56 minR

Drama
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic268.8Rotten Tomatoes6%53%

A deeply romantic, slow-burning war movie about history and family.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

United by passion. Divided by power.

With World War II looming, a prominent family in China must confront the contrasting ideas of traditionalism, communism and Western thinking, while dealing with the most important ideal of all: love and its meaning in society.

Feels like

  • Historical Family Drama
  • Wartime Romance
  • Cultural Clash
  • Societal Transformation
  • Forbidden Love
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Melancholy Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven
  • Traditional vs. Modern

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Yim Ho
Written by
Luo Yan, Pearl S. Buck, Paul Collins
Music by
Conrad Pope

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 20, 2001 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
April 20, 2001
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
War, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
China
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
59 countries

Tropes

Orphan's Plot Trinket, Big, Screwed-Up Family, Perfectly Arranged Marriage +9

  • Orphan's Plot Trinket
  • Big, Screwed-Up Family
  • Perfectly Arranged Marriage
  • Unwanted Spouse
  • Defrosting the Ice Queen
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Spirit Advisor
  • Men Are Childish
  • Marry for Love
  • Doorstop Baby
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Parenting the Husband

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Pavilion of Women?"

Questions about Pavilion of Women

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pavilion of Women?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Pavilion of Women from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Pavilion of Women worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 6%, and Metacritic 26). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (16).

Is Pavilion of Women good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Pavilion of Women plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Pavilion of Women a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.