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The Shanghai Document

1928·Movie
51min

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The Shanghai Document fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, class and money, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Complexity7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The film portrays Shanghai, China in the early 1920s. It shows the contrasts between the world of Western expatriates (including Britons, Americans, New Zealanders, Australians, and Danes) who live in the luxurious Shanghai International Settlement, and that of the Shanghainese inhabitants, who spend their days laboring.
Early 20th Century ShanghaiWestern Expatriate LifeSocial DisparityHistorical DramaPolitical IntrigueCultural ContrastMelancholy ToneThought-ProvokingClass Conflict

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is The Shanghai Document worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Shanghai Document?

0 h 51 min

The Shanghai Document runs 0 h 51 min.

What language is The Shanghai Document in?

Russianxx

It was made in Russian, with some xx. Produced in Russia.