Rouge (1987)
Original title: 胭脂扣
Rouge is a 1987 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Leslie Cheung and Alex Man Chi-Leung.
Amid the opulent teahouses of 1930s Hong Kong, a humble courtesan and the wayward scion of a wealthy family fall in love and embrace death by suicide pact. Fifty years later, her ghost returns to find him, drawing a young contemporary couple into her quest to rekindle a passion that may be as illusory as time itself.
Quick answers
What is Rouge about?
Amid the opulent teahouses of 1930s Hong Kong, a humble courtesan and the wayward scion of a wealthy family fall in love and embrace death by suicide pact. Fifty years later, her ghost returns to find him, drawing a young contemporary couple into her quest to rekindle a passion that may be as illusory as time itself.
When was Rouge released?
Rouge was released on 5 December 1987.
How long is Rouge?
Rouge runs 1h 36m.
Who made Rouge?
Rouge was directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang.
Where can I watch Rouge?
Rouge is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Rouge
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Anita Mui Yim-Fong as Fleur
- Leslie Cheung as Chan Chen-Pang
- Alex Man Chi-Leung as Yuen
- Emily Chu Bo-Yee as Chor
- Irene Wan as Shu-Hsien
- Tam Sin-Hung as Chen-Pang's Mother
- Chu Shui-Tong as Chen-Pang's Father
- Wong Yu as Ho Hsi
- Lau Kar-Wing as Movie Director
- Kara Hui Ying-Hung as Actress Portraying Ghost
- Patrick Tse Yin as Brothel Patron
- Huang Pa-Ching as Fortune Teller