War ·Drama ·Romance · China · 2001 · 1h 56m

Pavilion of Women

Pavilion of Women poster
Director
Yim Ho
Cast
Willem Dafoe as Father Andre Luo Yan as Madame Wu Ailian Shek Sau as Mr. Wu Ding Yi as Chiuming John Cho as Fengmo Wu Kate McGregor-Stewart as Sister Shirley
Crew
Poon Hang-Sang — Director of Photography Conrad Pope — Original Music Composer Luo Yan — Screenplay Paul Collins — Screenplay Pearl S. Buck — Novel Wendy Law — Costume Design
Tagline

United by passion. Divided by power.

Synopsis

With World War II looming, a prominent family in China must confront the contrasting ideas of traditionalism, communism and Western thinking, while dealing with the most important ideal of all: love and its meaning in society.

Trailer Pavilion of Women — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
chinaforbidden loveconcubinelovepriestinterracial romancecommunist china
Key Collaborators
Yim Ho Director Poon Hang-Sang Director of Photography Conrad Pope Original Music Composer Luo Yan Screenplay Paul Collins Screenplay Pearl S. Buck Novel Wendy Law Costume Design
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