Farewell My Concubine
霸王别姬
“The passionate triangle of two lifelong friends and the woman who comes between them!”
Synopsis
In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-04
Top Cast
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Leslie Cheung
Cheng Dieyi / Xiao Douzi
Zhang Fengyi
Duan Xiaolou / Xiao Shitou
Gong Li
Juxian
Lü Qi
Master Guan
Ying Da
Manager
Ge You
Master Yuan Shiqing
Lei Han
Xiao Si
Tong Di
Zhang the Eunuch
Yin Zhi
Teenage Douzi
Ma Mingwei
Young Douzi
Zhao Hailong
Teenage Shitou
Fei Zhenxiang
Young Shitou
Yang Yong Chao
Young Xiao Laizi
Huang Fei
Old Master
Jiang Wenli
Douzi's Mother
Zhi Yitong
Aoki Saburo
Li Chun
Teenage Xiao Si
David Wu
Red Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 22, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 23, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.6x
+$2.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Kaige
- Screenplay & Story
- Lilian Lee Bik-Wah, Lu Wei
- Original Score
- Jonathan Lee, Zhao Jiping
- Original Title
- 霸王别姬
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.4M
- Production Studios
- Beijing Film Studio, China Film Co-Production, Tomson (Hong Kong) Films Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Kaige
Lilian Lee Bik-Wah, Lu Wei
Jonathan Lee, Zhao Jiping
Gu Changwei
Pei Xiaonan
Tang Jun Nian, Hsu Feng, Pin Hsu, Sunday Sun
Department Leadership Roster
Lilian Lee Bik-Wah
Screenplay
Chen Kaige
Director
Gu Changwei
Director of Photography
Pei Xiaonan
Editor
Lu Wei
Screenplay
Jonathan Lee
Original Music Composer
Zhao Jiping
Original Music Composer
Chen Changmin
Costume Design
Yang Yu-He
Production Design
Yang Zhanjia
Production Design
Hsu Feng
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farewell My Concubine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Farewell My Concubine about?
In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
Who directed Farewell My Concubine?
Farewell My Concubine was directed by Chen Kaige.
Who stars in Farewell My Concubine?
The principal cast of Farewell My Concubine includes Leslie Cheung, Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li, Lü Qi, Ying Da.
When was Farewell My Concubine released and how long is it?
Farewell My Concubine was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Farewell My Concubine?
Farewell My Concubine had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $6.4M at the worldwide box office (1.6 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Farewell My Concubine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Farewell My Concubine was composed by Jonathan Lee, Zhao Jiping.
Is Farewell My Concubine based on a book or true story?
Farewell My Concubine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lilian Lee Bik-Wah".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Farewell My Concubine?
Farewell My Concubine holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: TP.