Shanghai bansu-kingu (1988)

Set in Shanghai during the turbulent years leading up to and through World War II, the film follows a group of Japanese jazz musicians and performers struggling to hold onto music, love, and friendship amid political unrest and war. As censorship, nationalism, and conflict reshape the city, their once-vibrant nightlife gradually gives way to disillusionment, separation, and loss.

Released

1988-03-13

Genres

Music, Comedy, Drama

Runtime

132 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Kazuyoshi Kushida