Raise the Red Lantern (1991)

In 1920s China, a young woman named Songlian becomes the fourth concubine of a wealthy man. As she adjusts to her new life, she becomes entangled in a web of power struggles, romantic rivalries, and oppressive traditions. Songlian must navigate the complexities of the household, where each concubine fights for the attention and favor of the Master. As tensions rise, the red lanterns that symbolize status and power become a haunting presence. Full of intrigue and emotional turmoil, 'Raise the Red Lantern' explores the lives and sacrifices of women in a patriarchal society.