Overview

A fourteen year old lad discovers his first love at the point of his pencil whilst drawing the portrait of a sickly but coquettish fifteen year old girl. In the neighbourhood an old freedom-fighter pits himself against bad types, a pretty cinema-ticket girl takes to the streets at night and a young anarchist dedicates himself to telling tall stories. Far away, in Shanghai, a hero of the Republic meets a beautiful femme fatal with oriental eyes. Reality and fiction become fused in an embrace.

Cast

Fernando Tielve, Aida Folch, Ariadna Gil, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Eduard Fernández, Antonio Resines, Rosa María Sardà, Jorge Sanz

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Frequently asked

What is "The Shanghai Spell" about?

A fourteen year old lad discovers his first love at the point of his pencil whilst drawing the portrait of a sickly but coquettish fifteen year old girl. In the neighbourhood an old freedom-fighter pits himself against bad types, a pretty cinema-ticket girl takes to the streets at night and a young anarchist dedicates himself to telling tall stories. Far away, in Shanghai, a hero of the Republic meets a beautiful femme fatal with oriental eyes. Reality and fiction become fused in an embrace.

When was "The Shanghai Spell" released?

The Shanghai Spell was released in 2002.

Who stars in "The Shanghai Spell"?

The cast includes Fernando Tielve, Aida Folch, Ariadna Gil, Fernando Fernán Gómez.