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The Shanghai Spell (2002)

  • 119 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 5.5/10 (556 votes)

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Plot

In the heart of Barcelona, 1948, the tale of a fourteen-year-old boy named Dani unfurls. With the stroke of his pencil, he stumbles upon the sweet ache of first love, his muse being the charming and coquettish Susana, a fifteen-year-old girl quarantined by the ruthless clutch of tuberculosis. Their lives converge in an unlikely ballet of adolescence, framed by the sketches of a blossoming artist. The cityscape around them buzzes with intriguing characters, each carrying their own share of stories. A resilient freedom-fighter wages a lone war against the neighborhood's undesirables, while a captivating cinema-ticket girl uses the cover of night for her clandestine endeavors. A young anarchist, fueled by rebellion and whimsy, weaves tales so tall they seem to brush the Spanish sky. In the shadowy corners of distant Shanghai, a hero of the Republic crosses paths with a dangerously beautiful femme fatale, her oriental eyes a window to endless mysteries. As their story seeps into Dani's world through the visits of Susana's father's friend, the lines between reality and fiction blur, creating a vibrant tapestry of life, art, and the enchantment of love and longing. "The Shanghai Spell" is a compelling narrative that dances on the blurred edges of reality and fantasy, exploring the intertwined fates of its characters, and the enduring magic of love and storytelling.

Where to watch The Shanghai Spell?

The Shanghai Spell is a drama movie featuring Fernando Tielve.

It is possible to buy The Shanghai Spell on Google Play Movies and YouTube.