Shanghai Triad

"Shanghai Triad" is set in 1930s Shanghai, where a young boy named Shuisheng arrives from the countryside to serve Bijou, the mistress of Laoda, the powerful boss of the Tang Triad. Amidst the glamorous yet dangerous underworld, Shuisheng becomes entangled in the intricate power dynamics and looming threats that surround Laoda’s criminal empire.

Trivia:
1. Directed by Zhang Yimou, renowned for his visually stunning films, "Shanghai Triad" is notable for being one of his few works that delves into the criminal underworld with a noir aesthetic.
2. The film was shot with a unique visual style that uses a limited color palette, emphasizing gold, red, and black tones to evoke the opulence and danger of 1930s Shanghai.
3. Actress Gong Li, frequent collaborator with Zhang Yimou, plays Bijou and immersed herself deeply in portraying the complexity of a mistress caught in the male-dominated triad world.

Full Cast of Shanghai Triad

Crew of Shanghai Triad