Temptress Moon(1996)
風月
What the heart hides, the moon reveals.
Temptress Moon Synopsis
Set in the decadent 1920s, Temptress Moon tells the very complicated story of a wealthy family living on the outskirts of Shanghai. Their youngest daughter, Ruyi, is brought up as a servant to her opium-addicted father and brother. Meanwhile, her brother-in-law Zhongliang has a successful, if illegal, career seducing and blackmailing married women in the city. When he comes to Ruyi's home the two fall in love, and trouble ensues.
Temptress Moon (1996) is a drama and romance film directed by Chen Kaige, released on May 9, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Leslie Cheung, Gong Li, Kevin Lin and He Saifei. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Chen Kaige
- Writers:
- Chen Kaige, Anyi Wang, Shu Kei
- Producers:
- Cunlin Tong, Hsu Feng
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Doyle
- Composer:
- Zhao Jiping
- Production:
- 上海电影制片厂, Tomsen Films
- Status:
- Released
Temptress Moon (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Temptress Moon before you stream it.
Temptress Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leslie Cheung
as Yu Zhongliang
Gong Li
as Pang Ruyi
Kevin Lin
as Pang Duanwu
He Saifei
as Yu Xiuyi
Chang Shih
as Li Niangjiu
Liankun Lin
as Pang An
Ko Hsiang-Ting
as Elder Qi
Jie Zhou
as The Woman of Zephyr Lane
Zhou Yemang
as Pang Zhengda
- Lei Ren
Lei Ren
as Young Yu Zhongliang
- Ying Wang
Ying Wang
as Young Pang Ruyi
- Lin Ge
Lin Ge
as Young Pang Duanwu
Key crew
Directed by Chen Kaige, written by Chen Kaige, Anyi Wang and Shu Kei, produced by Cunlin Tong and Hsu Feng.
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Temptress Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 38 ratings.
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Temptress Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Temptress Moon online?
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Temptress Moon (1996) is available to stream on Love and Passion Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Temptress Moon?
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The main cast of Temptress Moon (1996) includes Leslie Cheung, Gong Li, Kevin Lin, He Saifei and Chang Shih. The film was directed by Chen Kaige. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Temptress Moon released?
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Temptress Moon was released on May 9, 1996 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Temptress Moon worth watching?
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Temptress Moon (1996) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Temptress Moon?
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Yes. The official Temptress Moon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.