CHINA · 1993

Farewell My Concubine

Chen Kaige
Chinese Fifth Generation lgbt society woman between two men china beijing, china transvestite cultural revolution best friend
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In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.

Year1993
CountryChina
DirectorChen Kaige
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