Farewell My Concubine (1993)
R 2h 51m 7.0/10 IMDb
In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
Director: Chen Kaige
Cast: Leslie Cheung, Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li, Lü Qi, Ying Da
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Identity & Discrimination
Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) Racial slurs / racism (depicted) Religious persecution
Mental Health & Emotional
Grief / bereavement (major focus)
Other
Gaslighting / emotional manipulation Infidelity War / combat Wrongful imprisonment
Sexual Content
Age-gap relationships (predatory) Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations
Substance Use
Drug use (depicted)
Violence & Physical Harm
Child abuse / harm to children Self-harm / suicide (depicted) Sexual assault / rape Torture
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