Synopsis
In 1880s China, a girl is sold into marriage by her father. Rather than becoming a bride, Lalu ends up in a gold-mining town where she forges a path for her own freedom and, ultimately, true love.
Scores
Overall Score
26.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
8.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
20.0%
Review Aggregate
76.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 90% of 40 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, lighthearted, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosalind Chao | 1991 | $130,000 | $300,000 | (est) |
| Dennis Dun | 1991 | $80,000 | $185,000 | (est) |
| Michael Paul Chan | 1991 | $60,000 | $139,000 | (est) |
| Chris Cooper | 1991 | $49,000 | $114,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score88.0
RT critic review count42
Rotten Tomatoes audience score68.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes782
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1991 | $717,772 | $1,653,194 |
| International | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1991 | $717,772 | $1,653,194 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1991 | $358,886 | $826,597 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1991 | $5,439,000 | $12,527,271 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1991 | $3,317,000 | $7,639,816 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1991 | $287,109 | $661,278 |
| Total Revenues | 1991 | $9,401,995 | $21,654,962 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1991 | $2,000,000 | $4,606,461 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1991 | $574,000 (est) | $1,322,054 (est) |
| Participations | 1991 | $376,000 | $866,015 |
| Residuals ? | 1991 | $653,000 | $1,504,010 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1991 | $400,000 | $921,292 |
| Total Expenses | 1991 | $4,003,000 | $9,219,832 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1991 | $5,398,995 | $12,435,130 |
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