Peony Pavilion (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2001, Peony Pavilion is a drama and romance film directed by Yonfan, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. The story takes place in a beautiful pavilion in 1930's Suzhou. Jade is a famous songstress courtesan, marrying into the noble house. She develops a dubious relationship with a female cousin of the family and also being admired secretly by her butler. LAN, the cousin, is a modern woman who wants to be independent and serves her country, but when she meets the charismatic Shing, an official from the North, all her plans go astray. These two women's love bears no fruit with their men and in the end they have only each other to lean on.
Who’s in it. Peony Pavilion stars Joey Wong as Rong Lan, Daniel Wu as Xing Zhi Gang, Rie Miyazawa as Cui Hua and Brigitte Lin as Narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Peony Pavilion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peony Pavilion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peony Pavilion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peony Pavilion (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Peony Pavilion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Peony Pavilion worth watching?
- Peony Pavilion holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Peony Pavilion?
- Peony Pavilion stars Joey Wong, Daniel Wu, Rie Miyazawa, Brigitte Lin and Yonfan.
- When was Peony Pavilion released?
- Peony Pavilion was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.