The film charts the fortunes of two women who loved each other as sisters, but whose paths diverge when the Revolution brings an end to their old way of life in the brothel.
Acting
Wang Ji and He Saifei's devastating chemistry—sisterhood that transcends rivalry.
Direction
Li Shaohong's unflinching female gaze in a male-dominated era.
Cinematography
Lush, decaying beauty as the old world crumbles frame by frame.
Director
Li Shaohong
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Banned in China upon release for its frank portrayal of sex work and Communist-era disillusionment.
He Saifei allegedly prepared by living with former prostitutes for months; her performance won Silver Bear at Berlinale.
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