
It runs long at 2h 51m.
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Synopsis
In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.1/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 90% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 84/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 8.0/10747 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 83 | 100% |
Key crew
- Chen KaigeDirector
- Lilian Lee Bik-WahScreenplay
- Lu WeiScreenplay
- Jonathan LeeOriginal Music Composer
- Zhao JipingOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Leslie Cheung Kwok-wingCheng Dieyi / Xiao Douzi
- Zhang FengyiDuan Xiaolou / Xiao Shitou
- Gong LiJuxian
- Lü QiMaster Guan
- Ying DaManager
- Ge YouMaster Yuan Shiqing
- Lei HanXiao Si
- Tong DiZhang the Eunuch
- Yin ZhiTeenage Douzi
- Ma MingweiYoung Douzi
- Zhao HailongTeenage Shitou
- Fei ZhenxiangYoung Shitou

























