Hibiscus Town
1987, Chinese. Directed by Xie Jin.
Based on a novel by the same name written by Gu Hua, a melodrama about the life and travails of a young woman who lives through the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution.
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 5 March 1987
- Original title
- 芙蓉镇
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Zhong A-Cheng, Xie Jin
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What Hibiscus Town is based on
Hibiscus Town is adapted from a novel.
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Hibiscus Town: quick answers
Is Hibiscus Town worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hibiscus Town?
Hibiscus Town runs 164 minutes (2h 44m).
Does Hibiscus Town have a post-credits scene?
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Hibiscus Town parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hibiscus Town yet.
Which OTT platform is Hibiscus Town on?
Hibiscus Town isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 March 1987. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hibiscus Town?
If you liked Hibiscus Town, try The Golden Era, The Good Earth, Red Sorghum.
Who directed Hibiscus Town?
Hibiscus Town (1987) was directed by Xie Jin and stars Liu Xiaoqing, Jiang Wen, Zheng Zaishi.
What is Hibiscus Town based on?
Hibiscus Town is adapted from a novel.