Most Popular Shanghainese-Language Feature Films

1. The Flowers of War (2011) The Flowers of War (2011)
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A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety. Dir: Yimou Zhang With: Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Xinyi Zhang Drama | History | War 146 mins.
2. Lust, Caution (2007) Lust, Caution (2007)
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An espionage thriller set in WWII-era Shanghai, in which a young woman, Wang Jiazhi, gets swept up in a dangerous game of emotional intrigue with a powerful political figure, Mr. Yee. Dir: Ang Lee With: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Wei Tang, Joan Chen Drama | Romance | Thriller | War 157 mins.
3. In the Mood for Love (2000) In the Mood for Love (2000)
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A man and a woman move in to neighboring Hong Kong apartments and form a bond when they both suspect their spouses of extra-marital activities. Dir: Kar Wai Wong With: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung, Ping Lam Siu Drama | Romance 98 mins.
4. Shanghai Calling (2012) Shanghai Calling (2012)
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A New York attorney is sent to Shanghai on business, where he finds himself in a legal mess that threatens his career. With the help of a relocation specialist and her contacts, he soon learns to appreciate the wonders of Shanghai. Dir: Daniel Hsia With: Daniel Henney, Eliza Coupe, Bill Paxton Comedy | Drama | Romance 100 mins.
5. Saving Face (2004) Saving Face (2004)
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A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations. Dir: Alice Wu With: Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen Comedy | Drama | Romance 91 mins.
6. Days of Being Wild (1990) Days of Being Wild (1990)
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Set in 1960, the film centres on the young, boyishly handsome Yuddy, who learns from the drunken ex-prostitute... Dir: Kar Wai Wong With: Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Andy Lau Crime | Drama | Romance 94 mins.
7. 24 City (2008) 24 City (2008)
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Change and a city in China. In Chengdu, factory 420 is being pulled down to make way for multi-story buildings with luxury flats... Dir: Zhangke Jia With: Jianbin Chen, Joan Chen, Liping Lü Drama 112 mins.
8. 11 Flowers (2011) 11 Flowers (2011)
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Dir: Xiaoshuai Wang With: Wang Jinchun, Wenqing Liu, Jinchun Wang Drama 110 mins.
9. A Brighter Summer Day (1991) A Brighter Summer Day (1991)
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Dir: Edward Yang With: Chen Chang, Lisa Yang, Kuo-Chu Chang Crime | Drama | Romance 237 mins.
10. Almost Perfect (2011) Almost Perfect (2011)
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A 30-something career woman tries to find the balance between her demanding family and her perfect new boyfriend. Dir: Bertha Bay-Sa Pan With: Kelly Hu, Roger Rees, Lisa Werlinder Comedy | Drama | Romance 105 mins.
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