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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).

Critics Reviews

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Hugo Davenport Daily Telegraph (UK) 11/18/2022
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. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
2/4
A visually stunning new Chinese film with a shamelessly melodramatic plot. Go to Full Review Quentin Curtis Independent on Sunday 12/06/2017
The film is further evidence of the strength of the new Chinese cinema. Go to Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 10/25/2002
3/5
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 08/30/2002
Well-told tale that registers effectively on the senses. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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05/30/2016 I think I would have liked it more if I had watched it 10+years ago. See more 04/23/2012 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. See more 04/07/2011 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. See more 02/19/2008 As always.... forbidden love is always the best love.... but it always comes with a heavy price. See more 10/20/2006 Here's another film rating. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ping He

Director

Ning Jing

Cai Chunzhi

Gang Wu

Niu Bao

Zhao Xiaorui

Dihong

Gao Yang

Butler

Chan Chunkeung

Producer

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Movie Info

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