In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.

• China Film Co-Production
• Century Communications
• Gong Li
• He Saifei
• Cao Cuifen
• Kong Lin
• Jin Shuyuan
• Ma Jingwu
• Cui Zhigang
• Zhao Qi