Flowers of Shanghai (1998) - Where to Watch

Now, before we get into the key details of how you can watch 'Flowers of Shanghai' right now, here are some specifics about the 3-H Films, Shochiku drama flick. Flowers of Shanghai starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada, Carina Lau, Michele Reis has a NR rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 53 min. The release date of the movie is October 5th, 1998. The movie received a user score of 69/100 on TMDb, which is derived from reviews from 103 engaged users.

Let’s set the scene for you... Here's the plot: "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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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Flowers of Shanghai' on each platform when they are available. 'Flowers of Shanghai' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Criterion Channel, Apple TV, and Apple TV in the US.