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54% Critic Match
Pavilion of Women
“United by passion. Divided by power.”
5.4 / 10• 2001• 1h 56m•R• English
WarDramaRomance
Storyline
With World War II looming, a prominent family in China must confront the contrasting ideas of traditionalism, communism and Western thinking, while dealing with the most important ideal of all: love and its meaning in society.
Cast & Crew
Willem Dafoe
Father Andre
LeadLY
Luo Yan
Madame Wu Ailian
Shek Sau
Mr. Wu
Ding Yi
Chiuming
John Cho
Fengmo Wu
Kate McGregor-Stewart
Sister Shirley
Liu Xin
Kang's Wife
Amy Hill
Madame Kang
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Yim Ho's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Pavilion of Women is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
