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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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- Where can I watch Flowers of Shanghai online?
- You can stream Flowers of Shanghai on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Flowers of Shanghai come out?
- Flowers of Shanghai was released in 1998.
- What genre is Flowers of Shanghai?
- Flowers of Shanghai is a drama film.
- How long is Flowers of Shanghai?
- Flowers of Shanghai runs about 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- Who stars in Flowers of Shanghai?
- Flowers of Shanghai stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada, Carina Lau, and Michele Reis.
- How is Flowers of Shanghai rated?
- Flowers of Shanghai currently scores 6.9 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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