description Blossoms Shanghai Overview
Blossoms Shanghai is a period drama series exploring themes of love and identity within 1990s Shanghai. Directed by renowned filmmaker Wong Kar-wai, the show offers a nuanced look at Chinese culture during that era. Featuring actors Hu Ge and Ma Yili, it’s notable for Wong Kar-wai's transition to television directing and is appealing to viewers interested in romantic dramas and stories rooted in Peoples Republic of China history.
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| Country | People's Republic of China |
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Who directed the Chinese series Blossoms Shanghai?
The series was directed by the highly acclaimed filmmaker Wong Kar-wai, marking his first venture into television directing. It stars Hu Ge as the main character, Ah Bao, navigating the economic boom of the 1990s.
What book is Blossoms Shanghai based on?
The show is based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Jin Yucheng. The novel won the Mao Dun Literature Prize and provides a deep dive into Shanghai's unique economic transformation.
How many episodes are in the first season of Blossoms Shanghai?
The series consists of 30 episodes in its first and only season. It premiered on Tencent Video and CCTV-8 in late 2023.
What language is Blossoms Shanghai available in?
The show was originally filmed and released in Mandarin Chinese. However, Wong Kar-wai also supervised a Shanghainese dialect version to authentically capture the local cultural atmosphere of the era.
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