# Ju Dou (1990)

> A visually saturated tragedy of forbidden love, patriarchal violence, and inheritance inside a rural Chinese dye mill.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26854

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Zhang Yimou
- Cast: Gong Li, Li Wei, Li Baotian, Niu Xingli, Jia Zhaoji, Zhang Yi, Ji-an Zheng, Ma Chong
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099902/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: tragic, sensual, foreboding, serious film night, international cinema exploration

## Synopsis

A tragic tale of love and betrayal unfolds in a rural dye mill, where tradition binds and secrets suffocate.

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