
In the Republic of China, old Shanghai gambling, the society is dying. Qingyue (Wei Haishan) was chased to the No. 41 casino by Yan Zi (Yuan Zhongfang), one of the four kings. The magician who was performing on the stage was rescued before he escaped. After the Qingyue learned that the magician was actually the South gambling king He Zhongqian, he was trained by him.
Directed by Miki Dandan, 千门女王之黄雀在后 leans on a strong ensemble — Gabriel Harrison, Wei Haishan, Zhongfang Yuan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2018.
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Shanghai, China, 1930. When young Shuisheng arrives from the countryside, his uncle Liushu puts him at the service of Bijou, the mistress of Laoda, supreme boss of the Tang Triad, constantly threatened by his enemies, both those he knows and those lurking in the shadows.
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