Au Revoir Shanghai

A somber, slow-burning gangland drama where a man's quiet retreat is pulled apart by grief and suspicion.

Starring

Michael Miu Kiu-wai, Bosco Wong Chung-chak, Anne Heung Hoi-Lam

Overview

The story takes place in the 1930s. NIP CHUN (MIU KIU WAI), one of the most influential gang leaders in Shanghai for the past twenty years, decides to step down after the sudden death of his wife. He earns his living by selling Shanghai steamed buns, and to make it up to HO SHUI-SAU (HEUNG HOI LAN, ANNE), he hires the lady as his helper. His withdrawal from gang activities has deeply disappointed SHEK SAI-KAU (WONG CHUNG CHAK, BOSCO), who is an ardent follower of him. CHUN was determined not to get involved with any criminal activities. But when he finds out that WU TAI-TSUEN, a buddy from his gang, may have something to do with his wife’s death, and when he sees how his former gang mates are mysteriously killed one by one...

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, revenge, betrayal, redemption

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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