Shanghai Blues
Directed by Tsui Hark
Produced by Film Workshop
A charming screwball romantic comedy built on mistaken identity and serendipitous reunion, suffused with warmth and playful energy.
In 1937 Shanghai, a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet-cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Ten years later, the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba-player in a marching band, is back in town desperately searching for his would-be soulmate. As fate would have it they end up living in the same building unbeknownst to each other. Through a series of mishaps, he mistakes her new ingénue roommate for his love interest and wacky love triangle hijinks ensue.
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Like Shanghai Blues
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Shanghai Blues
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Shanghai Blues, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Shanghai Blues, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Shanghai Blues, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
