Movie

Flowers of Shanghai

★ 6.9(114)19981h 53m

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Good to know

Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Release date: 1998-10-05
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: Taiwan
Studio: 3-H Films

Flowers of Shanghai — trailer

About Flowers of Shanghai

Flowers of Shanghai is a 1998 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada and Carina Lau. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 114 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Flowers of Shanghai in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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”.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

shanghai, chinabrothelcourtesan19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Flowers of Shanghai in Israel?+

Flowers of Shanghai is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Israel. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Flowers of Shanghai on Netflix?+

Flowers of Shanghai is not on Netflix in Israel right now.

How long is Flowers of Shanghai?+

Flowers of Shanghai has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in Flowers of Shanghai?+

Flowers of Shanghai stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada, Carina Lau, Michele Reis and Jack Kao.

When did Flowers of Shanghai come out?+

Flowers of Shanghai is a 1998 movie directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.

What genre is Flowers of Shanghai?+

Flowers of Shanghai is Drama film.

Who directed Flowers of Shanghai?+

Flowers of Shanghai was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.