Summer Palace (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2006, Summer Palace is a drama and romance film directed by Lou Ye, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Country girl Yu Hong leaves her village, her family and her lover to study in Beijing. At university, she discovers an intense world of sexual freedom and forbidden pleasure. Enraptured, compulsive, she falls madly in love with fellow student Zhou Wei. Driven by obsessive passions they can neither understand nor control, their relationship becomes one of dangerous games - betrayals, recriminations, provocations - as all around them, their fellow students begin to demonstrate, demanding democracy and freedom.
Who’s in it. Summer Palace stars Hao Lei as Yu Hong, Guo Xiaodong as Zhou Wei, 胡伶 as Li Ti and Zhang Xianmin as Ruo Gu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Summer Palace has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Palace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Palace (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer Palace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Summer Palace worth watching?
- Summer Palace holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Summer Palace?
- Summer Palace stars Hao Lei, Guo Xiaodong, 胡伶, Zhang Xianmin and Cui Lin.
- When was Summer Palace released?
- Summer Palace was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.