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Children of Shanghai

2021·Movie
1h 0min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Uplifting and heartwarming

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness10
  • Wholesome9
  • Catharsis9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout storytelling and characters

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Bear Grylls narrates the story of the first foster children in China's 3,000-year history. British former footballer Robert Glover moved to Shanghai with his wife and six young children in 1998 and persuaded the Chinese government to move a million children out of orphanages and into foster families. The documentary films the very first families and the orphans, many of whom are now successful young professionals. It also tells the story of the Glovers, a six-child family in a nation of one-child families.
Inspirational DocumentarySocial ImpactChina's Social HistoryPhilanthropic EffortFoster CareFamily TransformationChild WelfareOvercoming AdversityCultural ExchangeHopeful Narrative

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Children of Shanghai legally?

Children of Shanghai is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Children of Shanghai worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Children of Shanghai?

1 h 0 min

Children of Shanghai runs 1 h 0 min.

Is Children of Shanghai based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Children of Shanghai in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Children of Shanghai?

4CAGBIEUS

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