Flowers of Shanghai

Overview

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”.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 5, 1998

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

CANTONESE, mandarin

Countries

Taiwan, Japan

Production

Shochiku,3-H Films,3-H Films, Shochiku

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0156587