Chen Kaige’s widely acclaimed and visually spectacular masterpiece chronicles the rise of two young stars of the Beijing Opera House, their turbulent relationship, and their fates. Starting in 1924 and spanning nearly half a century, Farewell My Concubine’s story plays out against the backdrop of turbulent Chinese history: Japan’s 1937 invasion, followed by the Cultural Revolution and its aftermath.

This stunning 30th anniversary restoration—including twenty minutes never seen on American screens—features incredible performances from Leslie Cheung and the legendary Gong Li. 

In Mandarin with English subtitles. (170 min.) 

“Spectacular, intelligent, enthralling, rhapsodic, and sumptuous in every respect.” —Geoff Andrew, TimeOut