Temptress Moon
Where: |
Shanghai |
When: |
The 1910s The 1920s |
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.
Released in 1996 — 130 minutes
Genres: |
Drama Romance |
Language: |
Mandarin |