Lotus (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Lotus is a notable film directed by Arthur Dong, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. Lotus is a traditional Chinese woman with bound feet who must decide whether or not to bind her daughter Joy's feet. Her strict, but loving, mother-in-law insists that Joy's feet be bound in order to guarantee her a secure future. Lotus, for the first time in her life, does not blindly obey. She is further influenced by her good friend, Coral, a colorful performer with a traveling Cantonese opera troupe who openly challenges the outlawed custom. In the end, Lotus makes a decision which will change her daughter's life forever.
Who’s in it. Lotus stars Lucia Hwong as Lotus, Lisa Lu as Mother-in-Law, April Hong as Joy and Patty Toy as Coral, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lotus page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lotus (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lotus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lotus?
- Lotus stars Lucia Hwong, Lisa Lu, April Hong, Patty Toy and Fredric Mao.
- When was Lotus released?
- Lotus was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.