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Farewell My Concubine
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Chen Kaige. With Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
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MoviHero lists January 1, 1993 as the release date for Farewell My Concubine. Chen Kaige is the listed director. The listed cast includes Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing as Cheng Dieyi / Xiao Douzi, Zhang Fengyi as Duan Xiaolou / Xiao Shitou, Gong Li as Juxian, Lü Qi as Master Guan. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 1, 1993
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 51m
DirectorChen Kaige
CastLeslie Cheung Kwok-wing as Cheng Dieyi / Xiao Douzi, Zhang Fengyi as Duan Xiaolou / Xiao Shitou, Gong Li as Juxian, Lü Qi as Master Guan
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Farewell My Concubine right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Farewell My Concubine runs 2h 51m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 771 votes. Updated Nov 10, 2026.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required8/10
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“An excellent film. I was really curious to see this movie, because as far as I can remember it was the first Chinese movie I…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherCheng DieyiCheng Dieyi in Farewell My Concubine (1993), played by Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing.Open character guide otherDuan XiaolouDuan Xiaolou in Farewell My Concubine (1993), played by Zhang Fengyi.Open character guide otherJuxianJuxian in Farewell My Concubine (1993), played by Gong Li.Open character guide
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