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Hibiscus Town

1987 · 164 min

A sweeping, emotionally charged melodrama that immerses you in the hardships and resilience of its characters against a turbulent historical backdrop.

Directed by
Xie Jin
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Overview
Based on a novel by the same name written by Gu Hua, a melodrama about the life and travails of a young woman who lives through the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution.
How it feels
Melancholic, earnest, romantic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Survival, love, justice, betrayal
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Xie Jin
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror2
Humour3
Realism8
Romance6
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight9

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