Flowers of Shanghai
1998
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”.
Movie Details
| Original title | 海上花 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 1, 1998 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | ZH |
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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 on Oct 1, 1998 (status: Released).
Who directed Flowers of Shanghai?
The director has not been announced yet.
What is the TMDB rating of Flowers of Shanghai?
Flowers of Shanghai has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 118 votes.