
Shanghai Grand
Love for the same woman threatens the friendship of two 1930s Shanghai gangsters.
Directed by Poon Man-Kit
Produced by Win's Entertainment Ltd.
A 1930s Shanghai crime drama where romantic rivalry between two gangster friends drives the narrative toward tragedy and moral compromise.
Hui Man Keung is washed up on a beach near Shanghai. He is taken in by Ding Lik, a kindly beggar who is in love with Fung Ching Ching, the daughter of a prominent gangster. It isn't long before Ding Lik rises through the underworld ranks to become one of the city's most powerful gangsters.
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Questions people ask
Is Shanghai Grand violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Is Shanghai Grand scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Shanghai Grand sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does Shanghai Grand end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Shanghai Grand easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Shanghai Grand
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Shanghai Grand
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Shanghai Grand, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Shanghai Grand, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Shanghai Grand, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































