New Jin Pin Mei (1996)
A bold Chinese historical drama steeped in obsession, seduction, and betrayal, adapted from one of classical literature's most provocative novels.
New Jin Pin Mei - Movie Information
New Jin Pin Mei - Plot
JIN PING MEI is a Chinese historical drama revolving around the relationship between a lecherous and ugly government official and the beautiful woman he seduces and turns into his concubine. A married woman named Chinny is tricked into becoming a concubine of the lecherous Simon. Simon then poisons Chinny's husband and imprisons her brother-in-law. When Simon steals another man's wife and kills him as well, we realize it's an addiction. While Chinny is mistreated by the other concubines, Simon has affairs with anything that movies.
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New Jin Pin Mei - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Asami Kanno
- Pal Sinn Lap-Man
- Eddie Koo Koon Chung
New Jin Pin Mei - FAQs
Where can you watch New Jin Pin Mei online?
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What is New Jin Pin Mei about?
New Jin Pin Mei is a Chinese historical drama following Chinny, a married woman tricked into becoming the concubine of the corrupt official Simon. After he poisons her husband and steals other men's wives, the story unfolds as a dark portrait of obsession, power, and moral decay.
Is New Jin Pin Mei based on a true story?
No, New Jin Pin Mei is not based on a true story. It is an adaptation of Jin Ping Mei, one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature, written anonymously during the late Ming dynasty. The story is fictional, though set against a historically inspired backdrop.
Who are the main actors in New Jin Pin Mei?
The main cast includes Asami Kanno as Pan Jinlian (Chinny), Pal Sinn Lap-Man as Ximen Qing (Simon), and Eddie Koo Koon Chung as Wu Song. These three actors anchor the film's central drama of seduction, betrayal, and revenge.
What genre is New Jin Pin Mei?
New Jin Pin Mei falls under the Romance, History, and TV Movie genres. It blends period drama with erotic and melodramatic elements, drawing from one of China's most celebrated and controversial classical literary works.
When was New Jin Pin Mei released?
New Jin Pin Mei was released on April 3, 1996, in Taiwan under an adult classification. It is also known by the alternative title New Jin Pin Mei I in Taiwan, suggesting it was part of a series or multi-part production.
What is the original source material for this film?
The film adapts Jin Ping Mei, a landmark of classical Chinese fiction dating to the late Ming dynasty. Renowned for its frank depictions of sexuality and social corruption, the novel has inspired numerous film and television adaptations across Asia over the decades.
What language is New Jin Pin Mei spoken in?
New Jin Pin Mei is spoken in Mandarin Chinese. The original language of the production is Chinese, consistent with its Taiwanese release and its roots in classical Chinese literary tradition.
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