Red Sorghum (1988)
Storyline
An old leper who owned a remote sorghum winery dies. Jiu'er, the wife bought by the leper, and her lover, identified only as "my Grandpa" by the narrator, take over the winery and set up an idealized quasi-matriarchal community headed by Jiu'er. When the Japanese invaders subject the area to their rule and cut down the sorghum to make way for a road, the community rises up and resists as the sorghum grows anew.
Movie Details
| Original title | 红高粱 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 10, 1988 |
| Status | Released |
FAQ
What is Red Sorghum about?
An old leper who owned a remote sorghum winery dies. Jiu'er, the wife bought by the leper, and her lover, identified only as "my Grandpa" by the narrator, take over the winery and set up an idealized quasi-matriarchal community headed by Jiu'er. When the Japanese invaders subject the area to their rule and cut down the sorghum to make way for a road, the community rises up and resists as the sorghum grows anew.
When was Red Sorghum released?
Red Sorghum was released on Oct 10, 1988 (status: Released).
Who directed Red Sorghum?
The director has not been announced yet.
What is the TMDB rating of Red Sorghum?
Red Sorghum has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 256 votes.