Yao a yao, yao dao wai po qiao

"In 1930, Shanghai violence was not the problem. It was the solution."

Dec 22 1995 R 1h 48m
Crime, Drama, History

Shanghai, China, 1930. When young Shuisheng arrives from the countryside, his uncle Liushu puts him at the service of Bijou, the mistress of Laoda, supreme boss of the Tang Triad, constantly threatened by his enemies, both those he knows and those lurking in the shadows.

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Plot

Uncle Liu brings his cousin to Shanghai to work for 'Boss,' the leader of a powerful drug empire in the 1930's. Shuisheng, a simple country boy is awed and overwhelmed by the opulence and immense wealth he is suddenly surrounded by. He is to be the attendant of Xiao Jingbao, the new mistress of 'Boss.' While he fumbles with the demands of his new role, much intrigue is going on around him, well beyond his bewildered perception. Xiao Jingbao is having a tumultuous affair, Fat Yu is starting a gang war, and 'Boss' is beginning to suspect that one of his trusted men is not loyal.

Written by

Feiyu Bi, Bin Wang, Li Xiao

Directed by

Yimou Zhang

Cast

Gong Li, Baotian Li, Xiaoxiao Wang

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Production Countries

China, France

Production Companies

Shanghai Film Studios, UGC, La Sept Cinéma, Alpha Films

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Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 4 nominations total

Trailers
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Shanghai Triad (Digitally Restored) - Film Movement Classics Trailer
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