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Hibiscus Town

1987·Movie·164 min·8.0(61)

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.

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About Hibiscus Town

Hibiscus Town is a 1987 Chinese-language drama, history and romance film directed by Xie Jin. The cast is led by Liu Xiaoqing, Jiang Wen, Zheng Zaishi. It has a runtime of 2h 44m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 100 ratings.

Hibiscus Town was produced by Shanghai Film Studio and made in China. It was released on March 5, 1987.

Director
Xie Jin
Writers
Zhong A-Cheng, Xie Jin
Release date
March 5, 1987
Original language
Chinese
Status
Released
Country
China
Production
Shanghai Film Studio
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Hibiscus Town cast & crew

Hibiscus Town was directed by Xie Jin and written by Zhong A-Cheng and Xie Jin.

The cast features Liu Xiaoqing as Hu Yuyin, Jiang Wen as Qin Shutian, Zheng Zaishi as Gu Yanshan, Zhu Shibin as Wang Qiush, Xu Songzi as Li Guoxiang, and Zhang Guangbei as Li Mangeng.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ge Yan, cinematography is by Junfu Lu, and it was produced by Tang Lixuan.

Is Hibiscus Town worth watching?

Hibiscus Town holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 61 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 44m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, history, and romance, Hibiscus Town is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Hibiscus Town

Liu Xiaoqing

Liu Xiaoqing

Hu Yuyin

Jiang Wen

Jiang Wen

Qin Shutian

Zheng Zaishi

Zheng Zaishi

Gu Yanshan

Zhu Shibin

Zhu Shibin

Wang Qiush

Xu Songzi

Xu Songzi

Li Guoxiang

Zhang Guangbei

Zhang Guangbei

Li Mangeng

Xu Ning

Xu Ning

Spicy Five Claws

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Harrison Liu

Li Guigui

Mai Wenyan

Mai Wenyan

Medical Officer

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What language is Hibiscus Town in?

Hibiscus Town is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Hibiscus Town?

Hibiscus Town runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).

What is Hibiscus Town rated?

It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 61 ratings.

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