Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
上海纪事
Synopsis
The protagonists are mainly Huirong, Zhaobai, and Jikan, who have studied business management in the USA and have returned to their hometown, Shanghai. Huirong and Zhaobai are engaged, and although three of them are close friends, problems arise when they find out that their opinions clash on the matter of what the objective for building a new China should be and what direction it should take.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peng Xiaolian
- Screenplay & Story
- Peng Xiaolian, Zhang Jianya, Zhenxia Bian
- Original Title
- 上海纪事
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peng Xiaolian
Peng Xiaolian, Zhang Jianya, Zhenxia Bian
Jong Lin
Department Leadership Roster
Peng Xiaolian
Director
Peng Xiaolian
Writer
Zhang Jianya
Writer
Zhenxia Bian
Writer
Jong Lin
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
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What is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai about?
The protagonists are mainly Huirong, Zhaobai, and Jikan, who have studied business management in the USA and have returned to their hometown, Shanghai. Huirong and Zhaobai are engaged, and although three of them are close friends, problems arise when they find out that their opinions clash on the matter of what the objective for building a new China should be and what direction it should take.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai was directed by Peng Xiaolian.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in Shanghai includes Yuan Quan, Wang Yanan, Dai Shaoan, Liu Qiong, Dai Zhaoan.
When was Once Upon a Time in Shanghai released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.