East Palace West Palace

– In China, homosexuality isn't illegal, but homosexuals are routinely persecuted by police and arrest..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
1996
Original Name:
东宫西宫
East Palace West Palace
East Palace West Palace (1996) - Also known as 东宫西宫

In China, homosexuality isn't illegal, but homosexuals are routinely persecuted by police and arrested for "hooliganism". The film focuses on a young gay writer A-Lan who, being attracted to a young policeman, manages to have himself interrogated for a whole night. His life-story which he tells during the interrogation reflects the general repression of the Chinese society. The policeman's attitude shifts from the initial revulsion to fascination and, finally, to attraction.

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Release Date:

24 Jul 1998

Language:

Mandarin

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Plot:

In China, homosexuality isn't illegal, but homosexuals are routinely persecuted by police and arrested for "hooliganism". The film focuses on a young gay writer A-Lan who, being attracted to a young policeman, manages to have himself interrogated for a whole night. His life-story which he tells during the interrogation reflects the general repression of the Chinese society. The policeman's attitude shifts from the initial revulsion to fascination and, finally, to attraction.

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination.

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Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
60%

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