Drunken Concubine Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Drunken Concubine.
Drunken Concubine Ending Explained: Live video broadcast from the National Centre for the Performing Arts on November 19, 2022; performance by the Shanghai Hongyimei Peking Opera Troupe and Beijing Peking Opera Theatre at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on September 11, 2022. Directed by the director, this 2022 tv movie film stars Shi Yihong (Yang Yuhuan), alongside Sun Zhen as Gao Lishi, Liu Mingzhe as Pei Lishi. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of Drunken Concubine?
Live video broadcast from the National Centre for the Performing Arts on November 19, 2022; performance by the Shanghai Hongyimei Peking Opera Troupe and Beijing Peking Opera Theatre at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on September 11, 2022. Shi Yihong as Yang Yuhuan; Sun Zhen as Gao Lishi; Liu Mingzhe as Pei Lishi; Geng Lianjun on drums; Shu Jian on the erhu. Set in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the "Drunken Concubine" tells a story of emperor's beloved concubine Yang Yuhuan, also known as one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. The story follows Yang in one night in which she supposed to have dinner with the Emperor, but the emperor never turns up. Yang realizes he chose another concubine over her and feeling humiliated, furious and depressed, she instead spends the night drinking alcohol and getting intoxicated. The opera shows the change of Yang's mood and also reflects how ancient feudalism oppresses women.
the director's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Shi Yihong (Yang Yuhuan)'s journey. Shi Yihong as Yang Yuhuan; Sun Zhen as Gao Lishi; Liu Mingzhe as Pei Lishi; Geng Lianjun on drums; Shu Jian on the erhu.
How Does Shi Yihong (Yang Yuhuan)'s Story End?
- Shi Yihong: Shi Yihong's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Sun Zhen (Gao Lishi): Sun Zhen's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Liu Mingzhe (Pei Lishi): Liu Mingzhe's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Drunken Concubine Mean?
The ending of Drunken Concubine brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Shi Yihong's story may not satisfy all audiences.