(海上花)

Content: 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”.

Countries:

Taiwan

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

113 minutes

Year:

1998

Directors:

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Production companies:

3-H Films,

Shochiku

Actors:

Wang

Crimson

Pearl

Emerald

Luo

Crews:

Novel

Art Direction

Original Music Composer

Director

Original Music Composer