The Shanghai Spell
Watch TrailerA fourteen year old lad discovers his first love at the point of his pencil whilst drawing the portrait of a sickly but coquettish fifteen year old girl. In the neighbourhood an old freedom-fighter pits himself against bad types, a pretty cinema-ticket girl takes to the streets at night and a young anarchist dedicates himself to telling tall stories. Far away, in Shanghai, a hero of the Republic meets a beautiful femme fatal with oriental eyes. Reality and fiction become fused in an embrace.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | El embrujo de Shanghai |
| Year | 2002 |
| Country | Spain, France, United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Fernando Trueba |
| Runtime | 119 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (18 votes) |
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The Shanghai Spell has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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