---
title: "Rouge"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rouge-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 68883
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rouge (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rouge-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rouge is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Golden Way Films Ltd., Orange Sky Golden Harvest. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A courtesan’s ghost returns decades later, entwining past love with a modern couple."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 1930s Hong Kong setting
- Blend of romance and supernatural mystery
- Rich period visuals

### Caveats & Content Note
- The narrative spans two time periods, which may feel complex for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s melancholic tone and supernatural themes suit mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, fantastical, romantic, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/rouge-1987#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
- **Networks / Studios**: Golden Way Films Ltd., Orange Sky Golden Harvest

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What time period does the story begin in?
It opens in the 1930s, set among Hong Kong’s opulent teahouses.

### Q: When was Rouge first released?
Rouge premiered in Hong Kong on 12 May 1987.

### Q: Which genres describe the film?
It is classified as drama, fantasy, romance, and mystery.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑six minutes.

### Q: What supernatural element drives the plot?
A ghost from the earlier love story returns fifty years later to seek her lost lover.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rouge — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/68883)

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