Farewell My Concubine
霸王别姬
1993 · 2h 51m · Drama · China, Hong Kong · Rated M (AU)
The passionate triangle of two lifelong friends and the woman who comes between them!
In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
Directed by
Chen KaigeBased on the novel by
Lilian Lee Bik-Wah7.8Smart score
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beijing, chinabest friendchinachinese operacultural revolutionfemale impersonatorlgbtsevered fingersocietytransvestitewoman between two men
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