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Hibiscus Town

Original title: Fu rong zhen
  • 19871987
  • 2h 44m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
980
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Wen Jiang and Xiaoqing Liu in Fu rong zhen (1987)
  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance
Love, humiliation and politics play out in a distant village of China during the cultural revolution.Love, humiliation and politics play out in a distant village of China during the cultural revolution.Love, humiliation and politics play out in a distant village of China during the cultural revolution.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
980
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jin Xie
  • Writers
    • Cheng Ah
    • Hua Gu(novel)
    • Jin Xie
  • Stars
    • Wen Jiang
    • Linian Liu
    • Xiaoqing Liu
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jin Xie
  • Writers
    • Cheng Ah
    • Hua Gu(novel)
    • Jin Xie
  • Stars
    • Wen Jiang
    • Linian Liu
    • Xiaoqing Liu
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 12 nominations

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    Wen Jiang and Xiaoqing Liu in Fu rong zhen (1987)
    Wen Jiang and Xiaoqing Liu in Fu rong zhen (1987)
    Xiaoqing Liu in Fu rong zhen (1987)
    Linian Liu and Xiaoqing Liu in Fu rong zhen (1987)
    Wen Jiang and Xiaoqing Liu in Fu rong zhen (1987)
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    Songzi Xu in Fu rong zhen (1987)
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    Wen Jiang
    Wen Jiang
    • Qin, shutianas Qin, shutian
    Linian Liu
    • Li, Guiguias Li, Guigui
    Xiaoqing Liu
    Xiaoqing Liu
    • Wu, Yuyinas Wu, Yuyin
    Ning Xu
    • Wuzhualaas Wuzhuala
    Songzi Xu
    • Li, Guoxiangas Li, Guoxiang
    Guangbei Zhang
    • Li, Mangengas Li, Mangeng
    Zaishi Zheng
    • Gu, Yanshanas Gu, Yanshan
    Shibin Zhu
    • Wang, Qiuhaoas Wang, Qiuhao
    • Director
      • Jin Xie
    • Writers
      • Cheng Ah
      • Hua Gu(novel)
      • Jin Xie
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    Storyline

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    Love, humiliation and politics play out in a distant village of China during the cultural revolution.
    • 1960s
    • 1970s
    • china
    • village
    • rural setting
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      • Drama
      • History
      • Romance
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      Featured in Century of Cinema: Naamsaang-neuiseung (1998)

    User reviews4

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    8/10
    A moving story with believable characters.
    Hibiscus Town is about victimization, humiliation, and salvation in a small Chinese village before, during, and after the Cultural Revolution.

    Its central character, born of a capitalist inn keeper, is victimized by the new Communist party director who is jealous of her beauty and success. From this tough beginning we watch her fall from grace in the village, lose everything that is dear, and face further humiliation with the arrival of the cultural revolution. Yet from this dark low we watch her find salvation in those around her and find something worth living for.

    This all works to great success thanks to solid acting, directing, and a strong screenplay based on a popular novel. The film does seem a bit awkward at first, but I found it soon pulled me deeper into the story and characters then I had realized. By the second half I truly felt for the protagonists and their cause. The experience is further seasoned by authentic sets and very believable supporting performances, making the village an accessible setting.

    Definitely worth a look. (8/10 stars)
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    • Jun 11, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 1988 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • China
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Hibiscusstaden
    • Production company
      • Shanghai Film Studios
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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