Raise the Red Lantern

"Raise the Red Lantern," directed by Zhang Yimou, is a Chinese film set in the 1920s. The story follows a young woman who becomes the fourth wife of a wealthy man and moves into his lavish estate. The film delves into the power struggles, jealousy, and manipulations that unfold among the wives as they vie for the master's favor. The central conflict revolves around the protagonist's struggle for autonomy and the harsh realities of patriarchy and tradition in a hierarchical household.