Welcome to Destination Shanghai (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2003, Welcome to Destination Shanghai is a notable film directed by Andrew Y-S Cheng, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Shanghai was once called the "Paris of the East," but changes come with time and social tumult. Now, amid crumbling buildings, crushing poverty and social decay, filmmaker Andrew Cheng captures a city fallen victim to moral and economic decline. Through a collection of vignettes involving male prostitutes, aging hookers and other sex-trade workers, Cheng reveals the sordid heart of a once glittering metropolis.
Who’s in it. Welcome to Destination Shanghai stars Zi'en Cui, Zhou Meiyi and Jin Yi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Welcome to Destination Shanghai has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome to Destination Shanghai page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome to Destination Shanghai (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Welcome to Destination Shanghai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Welcome to Destination Shanghai worth watching?
- Welcome to Destination Shanghai holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Welcome to Destination Shanghai?
- Welcome to Destination Shanghai stars Zi'en Cui, Zhou Meiyi and Jin Yi.
- When was Welcome to Destination Shanghai released?
- Welcome to Destination Shanghai was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.