Flowers of Shanghai(1998)
海上花
Flowers of Shanghai Synopsis
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”.
Flowers of Shanghai (1998) is a drama film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, released on October 1, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada, Carina Lau and Michele Reis. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 118 ratings.
- Director:
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Writers:
- Bangqing Han, Chu Tien-Wen, Eileen Chang
- Producers:
- Yang Teng-Kuei, Shôzô Ichiyama
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Lee Ping-Bing
- Composer:
- Yoshihiro Hanno
- Production:
- 3-H Films, Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Flowers of Shanghai (1998) Trailer
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Flowers of Shanghai Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Wang
Michiko Hada
as Crimson
Carina Lau
as Pearl
Michele Reis
as Emerald
Jack Kao
as Luo
Rebecca Pan
as Huang
- Stephanie Fong Shuan
Stephanie Fong Shuan
as Jade
Annie Shizuka Inoh
as Golden Flower
Vicky Wei
as Jasmin
- Firebird Liu
Firebird Liu
as Vagabond #2
- Hsu Hui-Ni
Hsu Hui-Ni
as Shu-Fang's sister
- Shuan Fang
Shuan Fang
as Jade
Key crew
Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, written by Bangqing Han, Chu Tien-Wen and Eileen Chang, produced by Yang Teng-Kuei and Shôzô Ichiyama.
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Flowers of Shanghai Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 118 ratings.
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Flowers of Shanghai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flowers of Shanghai online?
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Flowers of Shanghai (1998) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Flowers of Shanghai?
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The main cast of Flowers of Shanghai (1998) includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada, Carina Lau, Michele Reis and Jack Kao. The film was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flowers of Shanghai released?
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Flowers of Shanghai was released on October 1, 1998 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Flowers of Shanghai worth watching?
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Flowers of Shanghai (1998) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 118 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Flowers of Shanghai?
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Yes. The official Flowers of Shanghai trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.