: For a detailed breakdown of the story—which follows the lecherous Simon (Ximen Qing) and the beautiful Chinny (Pan Jinlian)—you can find comprehensive summaries on Common "Helpful Features" in Releases
The 1996 version is specifically noted for its casting of Japanese AV idol (credited as Si-Man Yeung or Yang Simin ), whose portrayal of Pan Jinlian is considered iconic. New Jin Pin Mei I (TV Movie 1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb
(Golden Lotus), who conspires with Ximen to poison her husband. Concubine Rivalry
Jin Ping Mei (1996) Director: Zhang Peijun Based on: The novel "Jin Ping Mei" (also known as "The Plum in the Golden Vase") by Lanling Xiaoxian
