Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker Movie Review 1993

Set in northern China before the 1911 revolution, this gorgeous saga focuses on the fortunes of the Cai family. The family, whose wealth depends on their fireworks business, has no male heirs and is headed by daughter Chun Zhi (Jing). To assume this lofty position, Chun Zhi must dress like a man and is forbidden to marry but that doesn't stop her from falling in love with bold young travelling artist Nie Bao (Gang). The household is thrown into a frenzy by their affair and it's decided that all Chun Zhi's potential suitors must undergo a firecracker ritual in order to win her hand. Mandarin Chinese with subtitles.

Distribution

Hallmark Home Entertainment, 6100 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90048, Phone: (213)634-3000, Fax: (213)549-3760, Remarks: Lainie Handelman, Mktg.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 111 minutes.
Originally from Hong Kong, Chinese.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, China, Period Piece: 1910s, Mistaken Identity, Family Ties

Screenplay

Da Ying

Cast

Ning Jing, Wu Gang, Zhao Xiaorui, Gai Yang

Cinematography

Yang Lun

Director

He Ping

Producer

Chen Chunkeung, Yung Naiming, October Films