Temptress Moon (1996)
Original title: 風月
Temptress Moon is a 1996 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Chen Kaige, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Leslie Cheung, Gong Li and Kevin Lin.
Set in the decadent 1920s, Temptress Moon tells the very complicated story of a wealthy family living on the outskirts of Shanghai. Their youngest daughter, Ruyi, is brought up as a servant to her opium-addicted father and brother. Meanwhile, her brother-in-law Zhongliang has a successful, if illegal, career seducing and blackmailing married women in the city. When he comes to Ruyi's home the two fall in love, and trouble ensues.
Quick answers
What is Temptress Moon about?
Set in the decadent 1920s, Temptress Moon tells the very complicated story of a wealthy family living on the outskirts of Shanghai. Their youngest daughter, Ruyi, is brought up as a servant to her opium-addicted father and brother. Meanwhile, her brother-in-law Zhongliang has a successful, if illegal, career seducing and blackmailing married women in the city. When he comes to Ruyi's home the two fall in love, and trouble ensues.
When was Temptress Moon released?
Temptress Moon was released on 9 May 1996.
How long is Temptress Moon?
Temptress Moon runs 2h 10m.
Who made Temptress Moon?
Temptress Moon was directed by Chen Kaige.
Cast
- Leslie Cheung as Yu Zhongliang
- Gong Li as Pang Ruyi
- Kevin Lin as Pang Duanwu
- He Saifei as Yu Xiuyi
- Chang Shih as Li Niangjiu
- Liankun Lin as Pang An
- Ko Hsiang-Ting as Elder Qi
- Jie Zhou as The Woman of Zephyr Lane
- Zhou Yemang as Pang Zhengda
- Lei Ren as Young Yu Zhongliang
- Ying Wang as Young Pang Ruyi
- Lin Ge as Young Pang Duanwu