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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”.
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Cast & Crew
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Wang
Michiko Hada
Crimson
Carina Lau
Pearl
Michele Reis
Emerald
Jack Kao
Luo
Rebecca Pan
Huang
Stephanie Fong Shuan
Jade
Annie Shizuka Inoh
Golden Flower
Vicky Wei
Jasmin
Firebird Liu
Vagabond #2
Hsu Hui-Ni
Shu-Fang's sister
Shuan Fang
Jade
Frequently Asked Questions
Flowers of Shanghai was released on October 5, 1998.
The runtime of Flowers of Shanghai is 1h 53m.
Flowers of Shanghai is a Drama movie.
Flowers of Shanghai has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.
Flowers of Shanghai is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Flowers of Shanghai was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
The main cast of Flowers of Shanghai includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada, Carina Lau.
Flowers of Shanghai is originally in Chinese.