Shanghai Strangers

A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.

In Chengdu, China, a retired female opera singer named Master Chang takes in a trio of young tenants into her boarding home. The tenants include a rock singer and a college student who has run away from home.

A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother.

The story of writer Xiao Hong comes alive through memories of her great love affair, literary influence and escape from China during World War II.

The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present.