Red Sorghum (1987)

Other name: Red Sorghum , Hong gao liang, 红高粱

Description:

Red Sorghum is a compelling drama set in 1930s China, where a young woman faces a life-altering arranged marriage. Her father sends her to wed the leprous owner of a remote winery. Life at the isolated business is challenging, but amidst the vast red sorghum fields, she discovers a passionate connection with one of the winery's servants. Their forbidden romance blossoms, offering a beacon of hope in her difficult circumstances. A dramatic turn occurs when the master of the winery passes away, leaving the young woman as the unexpected inheritor of the entire operation. Suddenly thrust into a position of power and responsibility, she must navigate the complexities of managing the business and her own personal desires in a turbulent era. This powerful narrative explores themes of love, survival, and empowerment against the vivid backdrop of the Chinese countryside.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 1987

Genre:Drama; Historical; War