Temptress Moon

1996 | 130 minutes | 6.8 ★ (29)

Temptress Moon
  • Overview

    Set in the decadent 1920s, Temptress Moon tells the very complicated story of a wealthy family living on the outskirts of Shanghai. Their youngest daughter, Ruyi, is brought up as a servant to her opium-addicted father and brother. Meanwhile, her brother-in-law Zhongliang has a successful, if illegal, career seducing and blackmailing married women in the city. When he comes to Ruyi's home the two fall in love, and trouble ensues.

  • Release Date

    09 May 1996

  • DirectingChen Kaige
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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