At the end of the 19th century, Shanghai is divided into several foreign concessions. In the British concession, a number of luxurious “flower houses” are reserved for the male elite of the city. Since Chinese dignitaries are not allowed to frequent brothels, these establishments are the only ones that these men can visit. They form a self-contained world, with its own rites, traditions and even its own language. The men don’t only visit the houses to frequent the courtesans but also to dine, smoke opium, play mahjong and relax. The women working there are known as the “flowers of Shanghai”.
as Wang
as Crimson
as Pearl
as Emerald
as Luo
as Huang
as Jade
as Golden Flower
as Jasmin
as Vagabond #2
as Shu-Fang's sister
as Jade
as Tao
as Zhu Suren
as Peking Opera Actor
as Azhu
as Treasure
as Tang
as Hong