Raise the Red Lantern

"Raise the Red Lantern" is a film set in 1920s China that explores themes of power, jealousy, and social hierarchy within a wealthy family's household. It follows a young woman who, after becoming the concubine of a wealthy man, moves into a large estate with other women competing for his attention and favor. Each woman’s status is signified by a red lantern she maintains; when her lantern is lit, she is the current wife or consort. The film examines the complexities of relationships, gender dynamics, and societal expectations in a traditional and hierarchical setting.