Movie

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

★ 6.5(2)19981h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Peng Xiaolian
Release date: 1998-01-01
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Shanghai Film Studio

About Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is a 1998 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Peng Xiaolian, starring Yuan Quan, Wang Yanan and Dai Shaoan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Once Upon a Time in Shanghai in Norway — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The protagonists are mainly Huirong, Zhaobai, and Jikan, who have studied business management in the USA and have returned to their hometown, Shanghai. Huirong and Zhaobai are engaged, and although three of them are close friends, problems arise when they find out that their opinions clash on the matter of what the objective for building a new China should be and what direction it should take.

Cast

Yuan Quan

Wang Yanan

Dai Shaoan

Liu Qiong

Dai Zhaoan

Chen Hongmei

Gu Wei

Wei Guochun

Qi Feng

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Shanghai in Norway?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Norway. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai on Netflix?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is not on Netflix in Norway right now.

How long is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai stars Yuan Quan, Wang Yanan, Dai Shaoan, Liu Qiong and Dai Zhaoan.

When did Once Upon a Time in Shanghai come out?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is a 1998 movie directed by Peng Xiaolian.

What genre is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is Drama and History film.

Who directed Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai was directed by Peng Xiaolian.