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Flowers of Shanghai

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6.9/10 • 99

1998-10-011h 53m

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At the end of the 19th century, Shanghai is divided into several foreign concessions. In the British concession, a number of luxurious “flower houses” are reserved for the male elite of the city. Since Chinese dignitaries are not allowed to frequent brothels, these establishments are the only ones that these men can visit. They form a self-contained world, with its own rites, traditions and even its own language. The men don’t only visit the houses to frequent the courtesans but also to dine, smoke opium, play mahjong and relax. The women working there are known as the “flowers of Shanghai”.

Directors
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Writters
Chu Tien-wen
Editors
Chu Tien-wen, Liao Ching-Sung

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Tony Leung

    Tony Leung

    Wang

  2. Michiko Hada

    Michiko Hada

    Crimson

  3. Carina Lau Kar-Ling

    Carina Lau Kar-Ling

    Pearl

  4. Michelle Reis

    Michelle Reis

    Emerald

  5. Jack Kao

    Jack Kao

    Luo

  6. Rebecca Pan

    Rebecca Pan

    Huang

  7. Stephanie Fong Shuan

    Stephanie Fong Shuan

    Jade

  8. Annie Shizuka Inoh

    Annie Shizuka Inoh

    Golden Flower

  9. Vicky Wei

    Vicky Wei

    Jasmin

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Status
Released
Original Language
Chinese
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
shanghai, chinabrothelcourtesan19th century