Adapted from the popular novel by best-selling Hong Kong author Lillian Lee, FAREWELL, MY CONCUBINE combines the themes of passion, politics, and betrayal in a panoramic tale spanning more than 50 years and set against a dramatic historical backdrop and the colorful world of the Peking Opera.

"Vastly entertaining! One of those rare film spectacles that delivers just about everything; action, history, exotic color . . . all intimately rooted in a love story of vicious intensity!"

- Vincent Canby, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"A rollicking, romantic comedy that proves to be a delightful film."

- Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES

Screenplay by Lillian Lee based on her original novel

Co-winner of the 1993 Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or