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Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker

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In pre-revolutionary China, a local lord owns a fireworks factory that he leaves to his daughter, having no male heir. Chun Zhi (Ning Jing) takes control of the factory at only 19 years old, but she commands the respect of her workers, who make no issue of either her age or her gender. Unfortunately, Zhi inherited the factory under the stipulation that she never marry, a condition that becomes problematic when she falls for a traveling artist (Gang Wu).

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Hugo Davenport Daily Telegraph (UK) At first the film seems to ape the intense allegorical style of Zhang Yimou, but then it veers off into an overwrought, rather silly melodrama. Nov 18, 2022 Full Review Joey O'Bryan Austin Chronicle Rated: 3/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times A visually stunning new Chinese film with a shamelessly melodramatic plot. Rated: 2/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Quentin Curtis Independent on Sunday The film is further evidence of the strength of the new Chinese cinema. Dec 6, 2017 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 3/5 Oct 25, 2002 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Well-told tale that registers effectively on the senses. Aug 30, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I think I would have liked it more if I had watched it 10+years ago. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Fascinating love story exploring the strictures of duty and obligation imposed by tradition and ancestor worship on the individual. A uniquely Chinese tale up there with the best of Zhang Yimou's work. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member It is one of my all time favorite movies. It is the passion within the story and the artful way in which it is rendered that brought me to my knees. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member As always.... forbidden love is always the best love.... but it always comes with a heavy price. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Here's another film rating. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In pre-revolutionary China, a local lord owns a fireworks factory that he leaves to his daughter, having no male heir. Chun Zhi (Ning Jing) takes control of the factory at only 19 years old, but she commands the respect of her workers, who make no issue of either her age or her gender. Unfortunately, Zhi inherited the factory under the stipulation that she never marry, a condition that becomes problematic when she falls for a traveling artist (Gang Wu).
Director
Ping He
Producer
Chan Chunkeung, Weng Naiming
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo