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Shanghai Trance

1.020081h 40mMovie

Young Dutch director made an (almost) entirely Chinese film. In a city where everything is new, an outsider is in any case no more out of place than the locals. Cinematographic portrait of modern life in the mega-city of Shanghai is made…

DirectorDavid Verbeek

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Cast · Directed by David Verbeek

LYLü Yulai
Lü Yulai
TYTian Yuan
Tian Yuan
XHXiao Han
Xiao Han
FYFan Yulin
Fan Yulin
ZHZhang Heng
Zhang Heng

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Shanghai Trance — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shanghai Trance?

Shanghai Trance isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Shanghai Trance on Netflix?

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Is Shanghai Trance on Amazon Prime Video?

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What is the OTT release date for Shanghai Trance?

Shanghai Trance hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 20, 2008. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.