Raise the Red Lantern

Raise the Red Lantern, a profound drama, elicits a dominant sense of Sadness, Empathy, and Melancholy from its audience, reflecting the tragic fate of Songlian and the other wives trapped in a repressive patriarchal system. Anger and Anxiety are prominent, driven by the injustice of their situation, the ruthless scheming for the master's attention, and the constant tension of survival within the household. The film's psychological depth and grim conclusion also evoke strong feelings of being Disturbing. Envy is a key emotion, fueling the wives' competition, while Anticipation builds around the nightly ritual of the red lantern and the unfolding plots. The 'Romance' genre is subverted, offering little genuine love or joy, instead highlighting the oppressive nature of the relationships.