Shanghai Gypsy (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, Shanghai Gypsy is a drama film directed by Marko Naberšnik, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. The main protagonists of the film are members of the gypsy family Mirga. Lutvija Belmondo Mirga narrates a story about four generations. Belmondo is the central character of the film, a gypsy king, who decided to establish his own gypsy village. He names it Shanghai. Belmondo makes a living smuggling and his power and influence grow big. He even gets the local police and politics on his side and that helps him to become untouchable for law. But with the downfall of Yugoslavia, smuggling of goods is replaced by smuggling of the arms. Though lucrative the business starts to threaten Belmondo’s personal life and he finds himself at the crossroads. Will he protect his own family or is he going to sacrifice his personal happiness for business ambitions?
Who’s in it. Shanghai Gypsy stars Visar Vishka as Lutvija Belmondo Mirga, Asli Bayram as Amanda, Senad Bašić as Ujas Mirga and Marjuta Slamič as Phirav Pao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Shanghai Gypsy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shanghai Gypsy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanghai Gypsy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shanghai Gypsy (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shanghai Gypsy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shanghai Gypsy worth watching?
- Shanghai Gypsy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shanghai Gypsy?
- Shanghai Gypsy stars Visar Vishka, Asli Bayram, Senad Bašić, Marjuta Slamič and Jasna Diklić.
- When was Shanghai Gypsy released?
- Shanghai Gypsy was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.