What is The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire?
The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- May 9, 1991
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
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The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A corrupt official's lust spirals into a tragic web of desire and betrayal.”
- Intense exploration of forbidden desire
- Rich period atmosphere
- Strong dramatic performances
- Explicit sexual and violent content
- Slow narrative pacing
Watch it if you appreciate moody period dramas that delve into obsessive love and moral decay.
The film features explicit sexual scenes and graphic violence, making it appropriate for mature audiences only.
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What is the central storyline?
The film follows corrupt official Xi Men Qing as he pursues his brother's young wife, leading to a cascade of jealousy, humiliation, and tragedy.
Who are the main characters?
Key figures include Xi Men Qing, his brother's wife Lee Ping Er, and the fourth concubine Pan Jing Lien.
What genre does the movie belong to?
It is classified as a drama and romance.
When was the film released?
It was released in Hong Kong on 5 September 1991.
How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.