خلاصه داستان: Flowers of Shanghai (1998) is a visually stunning period drama directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, set in the late 19th-century Shanghai. The film centers on the intricate and often tragic lives of courtesans in a luxurious brothel, particularly focusing on the relationships between the courtesans and their wealthy patrons. Through a series of interconnected stories, it explores themes of love, betrayal, and the constraints of social hierarchy in a world of opulence and moral ambiguity. The narrative unfolds with a deliberate, contemplative pace, emphasizing the emotional weight of unspoken desires and the fleeting nature of human connection in a rapidly changing society.
