Farewell My Concubine is mainly based on the background of the late Qing Dynasty. Cheng Dieyi was sent to the theatrical troupe to learn art and grew up with his brother Duan Xiaolou. No matter how many changes they have experienced in their attitude towards traditional Chinese opera, Cheng Dieyi is still faithful. I remember Cheng Dieyi's anger when she knew that Duan Xiaolou liked that woman, and she was helpless. I can only gnash my teeth and say that I will be faithful. He really lived in the play, but the overlord was not with him. The role played by Leslie Cheung explains Cheng Dieyi's life. Born in the play, died in the play. Cheng Dieyi is eager to play Farewell My Concubine with his senior brother all the time. Although he is a man, he has a feminine manner and makes singing opera his own.

In the film, Duan Xiaolou, the elder brother, took great care of Cheng Dieyi since he was a child. Perhaps it was this warmth that made Cheng Dieyi feel at ease. From childhood to adulthood, the elder brother took care of himself, and the role in the play slowly developed an emotion. This kind of emotion is a bit complicated, and affection and love may all exist. He is a genius and paranoid. He lived in his own world and became a real concubine. But there was no real overlord, and it finally became a desolate ending.

This is Farewell My Concubine, which reflects more the social unrest and humanity under the background of the times. Highlighting the immortal soul of Cheng Dieyi.