Raise the Red Lantern Subtitled VHS Video Based on Su Tong's novel "Wives and Concubines," this is the third collaboration between Zhang Yimou and Gong Li. Set in 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian, whose father has passed away, agrees to marry the master of a local wealthy family. She enters his mansion as the fourth wife, joining the three concubines already present, including the first wife. "Raise the Red Lantern" (Hong Meng, original title: 大紅燈篭高高掛) is a 1991 Chinese film directed by Zhang Yimou and starring Gong Li. Director: Zhang Yimou Screenplay: Ni Zhen Original Work: Su Tong, "Wives and Concubines" (Hong Meng) Producer: Chiu Fu-sheng Executive Producer: Hou Hsiao-hsien Cast: Gong Li Music: Zhao Jiping Cinematography: Zhao Fei Editing: Du Yuan Art Direction: Cao Jiuping Production Companies: Era International Ltd. China Film Co-Production Corporation Distribution: Toho-Towa Release Dates: People's Republic of China: December 20, 1991 Japan: April 11, 1992 Running Time: 125 minutes