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Shanghai Strangers

201224mMovieRomanceDrama

A young woman in modern-day Shanghai whose chance encounter with a stranger moves her to divulge a deep-seated secret. In atmospheric flashbacks she is shown in an old house filled with mementos of the Jewish population who were given asylum in Shanghai during World War II.

DirectorJoan Chen
WriterJoan Chen

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Cast · Directed by Joan Chen

JYJiang Yiyan
Jiang Yiyan
Xiu Xiu
TYTeo Yoo
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Shanghai Strangers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shanghai Strangers?

Shanghai Strangers isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Shanghai Strangers on Netflix?

No, Shanghai Strangers is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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What is the OTT release date for Shanghai Strangers?

Shanghai Strangers hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 8, 2012. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.