directed by: Yimou Zhang, year: 1991
actors: Gong Li, Jingwu Ma, Saifei He

Set in 1920s China, Raise the Red Lantern tells the story of a young woman who becomes the fourth wife of a wealthy man and must navigate the complex power dynamics of his household. As she vies for her husband's attention and struggles against the other wives, tensions rise and dark secrets are revealed. The film explores themes of tradition, patriarchy, and betrayal in a visually stunning and emotionally gripping manner.

Patriarchy, Oppression, Rituals, Jealousy, Tradition