Overview

Set in Shanghai during the turbulent years leading up to and through World War II, the film follows a group of Japanese jazz musicians and performers struggling to hold onto music, love, and friendship amid political unrest and war. As censorship, nationalism, and conflict reshape the city, their once-vibrant nightlife gradually gives way to disillusionment, separation, and loss.

Cast

Hideko Yoshida, Kazuyoshi Kushida, Takashi Sasano, Fuyuko Imae, Fumiyo Kohinata, Hiroshi Omori, Kenji Itakura, Keiji Manako

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What is "Shanghai bansu-kingu" about?

Set in Shanghai during the turbulent years leading up to and through World War II, the film follows a group of Japanese jazz musicians and performers struggling to hold onto music, love, and friendship amid political unrest and war. As censorship, nationalism, and conflict reshape the city, their once-vibrant nightlife gradually gives way to disillusionment, separation, and loss.

When was "Shanghai bansu-kingu" released?

Shanghai bansu-kingu was released in 1988.

Who stars in "Shanghai bansu-kingu"?

The cast includes Hideko Yoshida, Kazuyoshi Kushida, Takashi Sasano, Fuyuko Imae.