Peony Pavilion (2001): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Peony Pavilion is a 2001 romantic drama starring Rie Miyazawa as Cui Hua, Joey Wong Cho-Yin and Daniel Wu. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $12,205 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Far-Sun Film Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Peony Pavilion About?
The premise of Peony Pavilion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1930s Suzhou, the fifth wife of an opium-addicted aristocrat, her husband’s female cousin, and a handsome instructor develop an intense relationship.
Peony Pavilion Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- wife
Peony Pavilion Cast & Characters
Rie Miyazawa leads the cast as Cui Hua, with Joey Wong Cho-Yin as Rong Lan and Daniel Wu as Xing Zhi Gang.
- Rie Miyazawa as Cui Hua
- Joey Wong Cho-Yin as Rong Lan
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Daniel Wu as Xing Zhi Gang - Brigitte Lin as Narrator
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Peony Pavilion Plot Summary
What happens in Peony Pavilion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1930s Suzhou, Cui Hua, a courtesan from a tea house, marries into a nobleman’s family as his fifth wife. During her time at the family mansion, she forms an intense bond with her husband’s female cousin, school teacher Rong Lan, sparked by their shared love for Kunqu Opera.
[Cui Hua] and her adolescent daughter Hui Hui endure constant neglect from her husband. In her loneliness, Cui Hua turns to opium, and she befriends the loyal butler, who soon after enlists in the army. Ultimately, Cui Hua and Hui Hui escape the mansion to live with Rong Lan.
Full summary
The whole story of Peony Pavilion, scene by scene
Peony Pavilion Box Office
Peony Pavilion grossed $12,205 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.2K
- International
- $12.2K
How Well Do You Know Peony Pavilion?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What was Cui Hua's occupation before she married into the nobleman's family?
Peony Pavilion Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “You yuan jing meng” and “Hana no ai”.
- Also known as
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- You yuan jing meng
- Hana no ai
- Youyuan jingmeng
- 满园春色香港版
- 游园惊梦
- Пионовая беседка
- 유원경몽
- Du Viên Kinh Mộng
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Peony Pavilion FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Peony Pavilion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Peony Pavilion?
Peony Pavilion runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Peony Pavilion released?
Peony Pavilion was released on December 7, 2001.
Who is in the cast of Peony Pavilion?
Peony Pavilion stars Rie Miyazawa as Cui Hua, Joey Wong Cho-Yin as Rong Lan and Daniel Wu as Xing Zhi Gang, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Peony Pavilion make at the box office?
Peony Pavilion grossed $12,205 worldwide.
Does Peony Pavilion have a post-credit scene?
No. Peony Pavilion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Peony Pavilion in?
The original language of Peony Pavilion is Chinese.
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