Shanghai Dreams
2005 2h 3m movie Film China

Shanghai Dreams

青红

Synopsis

青红

In 1980s China, the country is beginning to reform and workers who had been moved with their families to the provinces in the 60s now long to return to Shanghai. For one displaced family a conflict arises when their 19-year-old daughter finds love with a local boy, threatening their chance of a return to the city.

The 2004–2006 China Window

45 China films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Shanghai Dreams sits at position #30.

  1. Hongmao and Lantu: Martial Arts Series
    #1

    Hongmao and Lantu: Martial Arts Series

    ★ 9.1 · 2006

  2. Chinese Paladin
    #2

    Chinese Paladin

    ★ 8.3 · 2005

  3. Jasmine Women
    #3

    Jasmine Women

    ★ 7.8 · 2004

  4. Fearless
    #4

    Fearless

    ★ 7.5 · 2006

  5. Kung Fu Hustle
    #5

    Kung Fu Hustle

    ★ 7.4 · 2004

  6. Peacock
    #6

    Peacock

    ★ 7.4 · 2005

  7. McDull, Prince de la Bun
    #7

    McDull, Prince de la Bun

    ★ 7.4 · 2004

  8. House of Flying Daggers
    #8

    House of Flying Daggers

    ★ 7.3 · 2004

The 2000s China Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Shanghai Dreams premiered. 142 total titles in this decade from China.

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Reception Benchmarks

6.4
TMDB Rating
16
Audience Reviews
Well Received
Critical Tier

Ranked #600 of 946 China films indexed here (37th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is -0.3 points below the China average of 6.7/10.

Among China Drama productions specifically: #380 of 547 (top 69%).

Production Details

Primary Country China
Original Language Chinese
Production Companies Stellar Megamedia
Runtime 2h 3m
Release Date June 3, 2005
IMDb tt0456658

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