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Rouge of the North (1988): Cast

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Rouge of the North is a 1988 drama directed by Fred Tan, starring Jack Kao as Lecherous brother-in-law, Lee Ying and Pat Ha Man-Jik. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Rouge of the North (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Fred Tan
Genre
Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rouge of the North About?

The premise of Rouge of the North without spoilers.

The story set in 1910 Shanghai reveals the oppression of Chinese women. A poor woman supports her brother and sister‑in‑law, then is forced into a marriage with a wealthy, cruel husband and his brutal mother. After bearing a son, the husband dies, leaving only a modest inheritance. Bitter and desperate, she torments her child and turns to opium.

Rouge of the North Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • tragedy
  • mental disability
  • inheritance
  • chinese
  • adultery
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Rouge of the North Cast & Characters

Jack Kao leads the cast as Lecherous brother-in-law, with Lee Ying as 九爷 and Pat Ha Man-Jik as Yee Siu Lai. Directed by Fred Tan; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Fred Tan

More films directed by Fred Tan: Split of the Spirit and Dark Night.

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Rouge of the North Also Known As

Also known as “Yuan nu”.

Also known as
  • Yuan nu

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FAQ

Rouge of the North FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rouge of the North, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rouge of the North?

Rouge of the North runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Rouge of the North released?

Rouge of the North was released on March 26, 1988.

Who directed Rouge of the North?

Rouge of the North was directed by Fred Tan.

More films by Fred Tan

Who is in the cast of Rouge of the North?

Rouge of the North stars Jack Kao as Lecherous brother-in-law, Lee Ying as 九爷 and Pat Ha Man-Jik as Yee Siu Lai, among 9 credited actors.

Does Rouge of the North have a post-credit scene?

No. Rouge of the North has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rouge of the North in?

The original language of Rouge of the North is Chinese.

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