Shanghai Dreams (2005)

6.5/10 123 min Drama

Overview

In 1980s China, the country is beginning to reform and workers who had been moved with their families to the provinces in the 60s now long to return to Shanghai. For one displaced family a conflict arises when their 19-year-old daughter finds love with a local boy, threatening their chance of a return to the city.

Cast

Gao Yuanyuan

Wu Qinghong

Yao Anlian

Wu Zemin

Li Bin

Xiao Gen

Wang Xueyang

Zhen

Qin Hao

Li Jun

Zhang Yu

Li Jun's friend

Liu Yangyingzi

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