Abstract:

Based on the novel of the same title by Su Tong, the author of Raise the Red Lantern. Two close friends and former prostitutes in 1950's Shanghai fall for the same man. Their paths diverge when the Revolution brings an end to their old way of life in the brothel. With Ji Wang, Zhiwen Wang, He Saifei. || --"A sumptuous feast for the eyes while spinning a tale of wives and concubines" (Todd Anthony, Miami New Times).