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Ju Dou

PG-1319901h 35mZhang Yimou
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 79

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"An Erotic Tale of Forbidden Passion."

Tianqing falls in love with Ju Dou, his uncle's wife who is tortured for being childless. However, after they have an affair, they discover that his uncle is impotent and try to conceal the truth.

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AdulteryDrowningSadismMurderAccidental DeathModern ChinaAbuseSpouse AbuseIllicit LovePatricide

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ju Dou (1990) about?

Tianqing falls in love with Ju Dou, his uncle's wife who is tortured for being childless. However, after they have an affair, they discover that his uncle is impotent and try to conceal the truth.

Who stars in Ju Dou?

Ju Dou stars Gong Li (Ju Dou), Li Wei (Yang Jinshan), Li Baotian (Yang Tianqing), Niu Xingli (Patriarch of the Yang Clan), Jia Zhaoji (Er Laizi). The film was directed by Zhang Yimou.

How long is Ju Dou?

Ju Dou has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated PG-13.

Is Ju Dou worth watching?

Ju Dou holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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