Peony Pavilion(2001)
In 1930s Suzhou, the fifth wife of an opium-addicted aristocrat, her husband's female cousin, and a handsome instructor develop an intense relationship.
Movie: Peony Pavilion
Top 5 Billed Cast
Rong Lan
Cui Hua
Xing Zhi Gang
Narrator
Dance Tutor
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