6.9Flowers of Shanghai · 1998
Flowers of Shanghai (1998) is a Drama film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada, Carina Lau.
Drama
6.9Overview
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”.
Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada, Carina Lau, Michele Reis, Jack Kao, Rebecca Pan, Stephanie Fong Shuan, Annie Shizuka Inoh
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What is "Flowers of Shanghai" about?
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”.
When was "Flowers of Shanghai" released?
Flowers of Shanghai was released in 1998.
Who stars in "Flowers of Shanghai"?
The cast includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada, Carina Lau, Michele Reis.
