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Dream of the Red Chamber (1000) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1000 · 1,620 mins · Chinese
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- Directed by
- Wang Fulin
- Starring
- Zhang Li, Ji Peijie, Dongfang Wenying, Ouyang Fenqiang, Chen Xiaoxu, Cheng Mei
First released in 1987, the CCTV television series adapts the classic 18th‑century Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber. The production is noted for its musical score, ensemble cast and faithful rendering of the novel’s plot. Its impact was immense, and many Chinese audiences regard it as benchmark, a definitive adaptation of the beloved story.
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