Old and New Shanghai

Cheng Bugaо
Shu Xiuwen, Wang Xianzhi, Huang Naishuang
1936
Mainland China
Completed
Mandarin Chinese
Detailed introduction
This film (drama)Also known as新旧上海,is aMainland ChinaProducerwomen sex,At1936Released in year
。The dialogue language isMandarin Chinese,Current Douban rating8.3(For reference only)。
The story takes place in a rundown apartment building, home to six families. The silk factory employee Yuan Ruisan (played by Wang Xianzhi) has been suspended, but he pretends to be busy at work, even his wife (played by Shu Xiuwen) is unaware of the truth. Sun Rumei and Yu Lianzhu are dancers working in a nightclub; although they dress glamorously every day, the nightclub is struggling and they are financially strained. The carriage driver Tang Gentai is not diligent at work, with mediocre results, but he has a unique perspective on how to pursue women. Elementary school teacher Mr. Chen is anxious due to unpaid wages from the school and the inability to sell his writings. Fan Siquan relies on running errands but can't borrow money; his wife is weak and ill, and there are many children to support, leading to a dire situation.