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How Long Is “Ju Dou”?
1h 34m runtime
Romance film with a runtime of 94 minutes, released in 1990. Presented in English.
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Zhang Yimou's second feature is set in China during the 1920s. Gong Li stars as the title character, a young woman whom the wealthy, aging Yang Jin-shan (Li Wei) buys to be his bride. Due to his own impotence, Ju Dou cannot bear the son Yang Jin-shan desperately wants; as a result, their marriage becomes violent and bitterly unhappy, forcing the girl into the arms of the old man's nephew Yang Tian-qing (Li Bao-tian).
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How long is Ju Dou?
Ju Dou runs for 1h 34m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under Romance, drama.
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