Feature Film Category
The following shows in this screening block have geographic viewing restrictions and may not be available in your area: Shanghai Story
Taken from a true story and based on Ron Blicq's award winning stage play, "Closure", this Jessy Ardern adaptation tells a tale of family's journey from England to Canada in an attempt to connect with an unsuspecting family member, who is unaware he fathered a child during his service in the second world war.
A failed product copywriter with an alcohol dependency crosses paths with a mysterious stranger on a personal mission and together they embark on an unforgettable adventure across neon-lit Shanghai. During their journey they learn about each other, themselves and discover how to see the city and life with new eyes. A deeply personal story about love, life, loss and the importance of human connection in today’s fast-paced world, Shanghai Story follows two characters who are seemingly different to each other but connect over a personal trauma and find a way to move forward in a far-away land.
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