Ju Dou
菊豆
“An Erotic Tale of Forbidden Passion.”
Synopsis
Tianqing falls in love with Ju Dou, his uncle's wife who is tortured for being childless. However, after they have an affair, they discover that his uncle is impotent and try to conceal the truth.
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Ju Dou (1990) | Trailer | Zhang Yimou, Yang FengliangOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 9, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Screenplay & Story
- Liu Heng
- Original Score
- Ru-jin Xia, Zhao Jiping
- Original Title
- 菊豆
- Country of Origin
- China, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- China Film Co-Production, Xi'an Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhang Yimou
Liu Heng
Ru-jin Xia, Zhao Jiping
Gu Changwei, Lun Yang
Du Yuan
Wenze Zhang, Hu Jian, Yasuyoshi Tokuma
Department Leadership Roster
Zhi-an Zhang
Costume Design
Wenze Zhang
Producer
Xia Rujin
Production Design
Zhang Yimou
Director
Du Yuan
Editor
Ru-jin Xia
Original Music Composer
Cao Juiping
Production Design
Hu Jian
Producer
Liu Heng
Writer
Yasuyoshi Tokuma
Producer
Zhao Jiping
Original Music Composer
Gu Changwei
Director of Photography
Lun Yang
Director of Photography
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ju Dou
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What is Ju Dou about?
Tianqing falls in love with Ju Dou, his uncle's wife who is tortured for being childless. However, after they have an affair, they discover that his uncle is impotent and try to conceal the truth.
Who directed Ju Dou?
Ju Dou was directed by Zhang Yimou.
Who stars in Ju Dou?
The principal cast of Ju Dou includes Gong Li, Li Wei, Li Baotian, Niu Xingli, Jia Zhaoji.
When was Ju Dou released and how long is it?
Ju Dou was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Ju Dou?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ju Dou was composed by Ru-jin Xia, Zhao Jiping.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ju Dou?
Ju Dou holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).