Farewell My Concubine

Two Beijing opera apprentices endure harsh training and grow into celebrated performers as their bond is tested by love, ambition, and decades of political upheaval. Their lives increasingly echo the roles they perform, blurring the boundaries between personal identity, loyalty, and art.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy ambitious, emotionally intense historical dramas such as To Live, but it’s Not for you if you want light entertainment, simple relationships, or an uplifting story.

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