Dream of the Red Chamber (1987)
Overview
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.
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Creator
Series Cast
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史湘云
36 Episodes
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贾赦
36 Episodes
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妙玉
36 Episodes
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薛宝琴
36 Episodes
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林黛玉
5 Episodes
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王夫人
5 Episodes
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王熙凤
5 Episodes
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贾宝玉
5 Episodes
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贾母
4 Episodes
Last Season
Season 1
1987 • 36 Episodes
The series begins with the mother-less child, Lin Daiyu - whose beauty and intelligence surpasses all, moving into the family compound of her maternal grandmother in the capital. There, the child meets numerous relatives, one of whom is Jia Baoyu, her mother's nephew and male protagonist. Baoyu was born with a piece of jade in his mouth and, so, is treated like a fragile egg and spoiled by his grandmother. He often spends his time with his female cousins and maids instead of tending to his studies.
A Vast and White Expanse of Immerse Universe
(1x36, May 19, 1987) Season Finale
Facts
Original Name 红楼梦
Status Ended
Network
Type Scripted
Original Language Chinese
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