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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.
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How long is Shanghai bansu-kingu?
Shanghai bansu-kingu has a runtime of 2h 12m (2 hours and 12 minutes).
Who directed Shanghai bansu-kingu?
Shanghai bansu-kingu was directed by Kazuyoshi Kushida and released in 1988.
What genre is Shanghai bansu-kingu?
Shanghai bansu-kingu is a Music, Comedy, Drama film (1988).
Who stars in Shanghai bansu-kingu?
The cast of Shanghai bansu-kingu includes Hideko Yoshida, Kazuyoshi Kushida, Takashi Sasano, Fuyuko Imae, Fumiyo Kohinata.
