Raise the Red Lantern
Gong Li, Jingwu Ma, Saifei He
China in the 1920s. After her father's death, Songlian is forced to marry the wealthy Master Chen. With three wives already, each living in a separate house, there is fierce competition for his attention and the privileges that ar...
Why you'll love it
A drama set in 1920s China, exploring the life of a young woman who becomes one of the concubines of a wealthy man.
In the Mood for Love
Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Ping-Lam Siu
Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.
Why you'll love it
A romantic drama set in 1960s Hong Kong, exploring themes of love, longing and missed connections.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang
A young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation.
Why you'll love it
A martial arts epic set in Qing Dynasty China, dealing with themes of love, loyalty and the pursuit of a legendary sword.
Hero
Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung
A defense officer, Nameless, was summoned by the King of Qin regarding his success of terminating three warriors.
Why you'll love it
A visually stunning historical epic dealing with ancient China and the concept of a unified kingdom.