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Farewell My Concubine

Original title: 霸王别姬

The passionate triangle of two lifelong friends and the woman who comes between them!

1993 · 2h 51m

Directed by Chen Kaige

8.1

TMDB audience score
770 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Hoopla
  • MUBI
  • MUBI Amazon Channel
  • Film Movement Plus
  • BFI Player Amazon Channel
  • Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel

Free

  • Kanopy

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing
    Cheng Dieyi / Xiao Douzi

  • Zhang Fengyi
    Duan Xiaolou / Xiao Shitou

  • Gong Li
    Juxian

  • Lü Qi
    Master Guan

  • Ying Da
    Manager

  • Ge You
    Master Yuan Shiqing

  • Lei Han
    Xiao Si

  • Tong Di
    Zhang the Eunuch

  • Yin Zhi
    Teenage Douzi

  • Ma Mingwei
    Young Douzi

  • Zhao Hailong
    Teenage Shitou

  • Fei Zhenxiang
    Young Shitou

  • Yang Yong Chao
    Young Xiao Laizi

  • Huang Fei
    Old Master

  • Jiang Wenli
    Douzi's Mother

  • Zhi Yitong
    Aoki Saburo

  • Li Chun
    Teenage Xiao Si

  • David Wu
    Red Guard