description The White Countess Overview
The White Countess is a 2005 drama set in Shanghai during the late 1930s. It depicts a collection of individuals, including Ralph Fiennes and Natasha Richardson, who are displaced persons struggling to find stability. Kazuo Ishiguro’s screenplay explores their experiences within this specific historical context.
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info The White Countess Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2006 |
help The White Countess FAQ
When and where is The White Countess set?
The White Countess is set in Shanghai during the late 1930s. The story follows displaced people trying to find security before the Second World War reshapes the city.
Who stars in The White Countess?
Ralph Fiennes and Natasha Richardson lead the cast. Fiennes plays an American diplomat, while Richardson plays a Russian refugee working as a bar hostess.
Who wrote The White Countess?
The screenplay was written by Kazuo Ishiguro. The film was directed by James Ivory and released in 2005.
What does the title The White Countess refer to?
The title refers to the nightclub created by the diplomat and the Russian émigré family, with Natasha Richardson's character becoming known as the White Countess. The club becomes a fragile refuge for people displaced by political upheaval.
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