East Palace, West Palace
东宫西宫
“Master and servant…”
Synopsis
A heterosexual Beijing policeman and a young homosexual challenge each other's sexuality.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Yuan
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Xiaobo, Zhang Yuan
- Original Score
- Xiang Min
- Original Title
- 东宫西宫
- Country of Origin
- China, France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Hubert Bals Fund, Ministère des Affaires Étrangères, Quelqu'un d'Autre Productions, Ministrère de la Culture Français
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhang Yuan
Wang Xiaobo, Zhang Yuan
Xiang Min
Zhang Yuan, Willy Tsao
Department Leadership Roster
Zhang Yuan
Director
Wang Xiaobo
Writer
Zhang Yuan
Producer
Xiang Min
Original Music Composer
Zhang Yuan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About East Palace, West Palace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is East Palace, West Palace about?
A heterosexual Beijing policeman and a young homosexual challenge each other's sexuality.
Who directed East Palace, West Palace?
East Palace, West Palace was directed by Zhang Yuan.
Who stars in East Palace, West Palace?
The principal cast of East Palace, West Palace includes Si Han, Hu Jun, Liu Yuxiao, Zhao Wei, Wang Quan.
When was East Palace, West Palace released and how long is it?
East Palace, West Palace was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for East Palace, West Palace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for East Palace, West Palace was composed by Xiang Min.
What is the age rating and content advisory for East Palace, West Palace?
East Palace, West Palace holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.