A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the Shanghai movie scene, with parallels to the true-life story of popular actress Ruan Lingyu. A simple girl is plucked from the countryside by a famous actor, who romances her and makes her a star, with unhappy results.
Is this for you? If you have a thing for black-and-white silent era drama or you're just curious about what the Shanghai scene looked like back when it was all happening, you’ll dig this. It’s got that heavy, dramatic weight that makes you feel like you’re watching a ghost story. If you need pacing that moves at lightn...
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Dongshan Shi
Wilfred Lucas
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"Is this for you? If you have a thing for black-and-white silent era drama or you're just curious about what the Shanghai scene looked like back when it was all happening, you’ll dig this. It’s got that heavy, dramatic weight that makes you feel like you’re watching a ghost story. If you need pacing that moves at lightning speed or you get bored by old-timey acting, you’ll probably want to skip it. There is something really unsettling about how this movie mirrors the real-life struggles of peopl..."
Juanjuan Ye
Shilin Zhu
China
