I never liked Zhang's films until I saw this. The cinematography is superb and the story unveils in a subtle yet poweful way. There are some classic portrayals of a Chinese harem but enough twists to keep you surprised.
This review of Raise the Red Lantern (1991) was written by Jane T on 09 Jul 2007.
Raise the Red Lantern has generally received very positive reviews.
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