TV series
Dream in Red Mansions
1987, Chinese, on CCTV-1. Created by Wang Fulin.
Dream in Red Mansions—for all its glory, it is but a dream.
Dream of the Red Chamber, first released in 1987, was a television series produced by CCTV, adapted from the classic 18th century Chinese novel of the same name. It gained enormous popularity for its music, cast, and plot adaptation, being regarded by many within China as being a near-definitive adaptation of the story.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 36
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1987
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Aired 19 May 1987
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 29 January 1987
- Last aired
- 19 May 1987
- Network
- CCTV-1
- Original title
- 红楼梦
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-G
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What Dream in Red Mansions is based on
Dream in Red Mansions is based on Dream of the Red Chamber (1792) by Cao Xueqin.
1792
Dream of the Red Chamber
By Cao Xueqin
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Dream in Red Mansions: quick answers
Is Dream in Red Mansions worth watching?
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How many seasons of Dream in Red Mansions are there?
Dream in Red Mansions has 1 season and 36 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Dream in Red Mansions finished?
Yes. Dream in Red Mansions ended in 1987, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Dream in Red Mansions on?
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Dream in Red Mansions parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dream in Red Mansions is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Dream in Red Mansions?
If you liked Dream in Red Mansions, try Road to Avonlea, R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, Tyler Perry's The Oval.
Who created Dream in Red Mansions?
Dream in Red Mansions was created by Wang Fulin and stars Chen Xiaoxu, Zhang Li, Ouyang Fenqiang.
What is Dream in Red Mansions based on?
Dream in Red Mansions is based on Dream of the Red Chamber (1792) by Cao Xueqin.