Movie · 1991

Lanternas Vermelhas

大红灯笼高高挂 · Yimou Zhang

2h 05min 18+ Release: 12/18/1991 Drama

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Lanternas Vermelhas is a drama movie released in 1991, directed by Yimou Zhang, starring 巩俐, 何赛飞 e 曹翠芬. It runs 2h 05min and is rated 18+ in Brazil.

Official synopsis

Song-lian perde o pai e as dificuldades financeiras a obrigam a abandonar os estudos e a se tornar concubina de um homem rico. Ao mudar-se para sua mansão ela descobre que o senhor já possui outras três esposas, e que escolhe todos os dias uma delas para passar a noite, colocando lanternas vermelhas na porta de seu quarto. Aos poucos Song-lian vai começar a entender as intrigas e sabotagens, o jogo que acontece entre as mulheres que competem pela atenção do marido.

Where to watch Lanternas Vermelhas

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Trailer for Lanternas Vermelhas

Lanternas Vermelhas (1991) quem mandou nascer mulher? - Tirs Reviews #51 · YouTube

Cast of Lanternas Vermelhas

11 actors

巩俐 as Songlian

何赛飞 as Meishan

曹翠芬 as Zhuoyun

Kong Lin as Yan'er

金淑媛 as Yuru

马精武 as Chen Zuoqian

崔志刚 as Doctor Gao 周琦 as Housekeeper

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Chu Xiao as Feipu

曹增银 as Old Servant

Ding Weimin as Songlian's Mother

Director: Yimou Zhang
Cinematography: Zhao Fei, Lun Yang
Editing: 杜媛
Music: Jiping Zhao, 立川直樹
Production: Yau Fook-Sang
Screenplay: Ni Zhen

Where you've seen the cast of Lanternas Vermelhas

巩俐 as Songlian is also in Memórias de uma Gueixa (2005), A Maldição da Flor Dourada (2006) and Adeus, Minha Concubina (1993)

Frequently asked questions about Lanternas Vermelhas

Where to watch Lanternas Vermelhas?

We haven't found where to watch Lanternas Vermelhas in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.

Is Lanternas Vermelhas on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 01/10/2026, Lanternas Vermelhas was not on Netflix in Brazil.

How long is Lanternas Vermelhas?

Lanternas Vermelhas runs 2h 05min (125 minutes).

What is the age rating of Lanternas Vermelhas?

In Brazil, it is rated 18+.

What year did Lanternas Vermelhas come out?

Lanternas Vermelhas came out in 1991.

Lanternas Vermelhas details

Status: Released
Original title: 大红灯笼高高挂
Original language: ZH
Countries: China, Hong Kong
Production companies: China Film Co-Production, Century Communications, Salon Films