Shanghai Calling

Shanghai Calling

A New Yorker in Shanghai

2012 · 98 min · ★ 6.3 · Romance, Comedy, Drama

When ambitious New York attorney Sam is sent to Shanghai on assignment, he immediately stumbles into a legal mess that could end his career. With the help of a beautiful relocation specialist, a well-connected old-timer, a clever journalist, and a street-smart legal assistant, Sam might just save his job, find romance, and learn to appreciate the beauty and wonders of Shanghai.

Directed by Daniel Hsia · Written by Daniel Hsia

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Daniel Henney Sam
Eliza Coupe Amanda
Bill Paxton Donald
Alan Ruck Marcus Groff
Zhu Shimao Magistrate
Geng Le Awesome Wang
Zhu Zhu Fang Fang

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