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Ju Dou

Ju Dou

An Erotic Tale of Forbidden Passion.

A woman married to the brutal and infertile owner of a dye mill in rural China conceives a boy with her husband's nephew but is forced to raise her son as her husband's heir without revealing his parentage in this circular tragedy. Filmed in glowing technicolour, this tale of romantic and familial love in the face of unbreakable tradition is more universal than its setting.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 菊豆
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1990-04-21
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (164 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: China Film Co-Production Corp., Xi'an Film Studio
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.9115
  • Languages: Mandarin

Cast & Crew

Gong Li

Gong Li

as Ju Dou

Li Wei

Li Wei

as Yang Jinshan

Li Baotian

Li Baotian

as Yang Tianqing

Niu Xingli

Niu Xingli

as Patriarch of the Yang Clan

Jia Zhaoji

Jia Zhaoji

as Er Laizi

Zhang Yi

Zhang Yi

as Young Tianbai

Ji-an Zheng

Ji-an Zheng

as Teenage Tianbai

Ma Chong

Ma Chong

as

Cong Zhijun

Cong Zhijun

as

Jia Jin

Jia Jin

as

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Ju Dou (199) ORIGINAL TRAILER

External Links

Keywords

adulterydrowningsadismmurderaccidental deathmodern chinatechnicolorabusespouse abuseillicit lovepatricide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ju Dou?

Ju Dou is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1990-04-21.

Who are the main actors in Ju Dou?

The main cast includes Gong Li, Li Wei, Li Baotian, Niu Xingli, Jia Zhaoji, .

Where can I watch Ju Dou online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Ju Dou is available.

Is Ju Dou based on a true story?

An Erotic Tale of Forbidden Passion.

What is the IMDb rating of Ju Dou?

Ju Dou has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 164 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Ju Dou?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Ju Dou?

The soundtrack was composed by China Film Co-Production Corp., Xi'an Film Studio. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Ju Dou filmed?

Ju Dou was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Ju Dou?

The total runtime of Ju Dou is 95 minutes.

Is Ju Dou suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Ju Dou?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Ju Dou.

Does Ju Dou have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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