# Shanghai Kiss (2007)

> A drifting Chinese-American actor crosses the Pacific to reclaim his family roots while confronting the love and responsibilities he left behind.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9160

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: David Ren, Kip Konwiser
- Cast: Ken Leung, Hayden Panettiere, Kathleen Lancaster, Joel David Moore, Summer Altice, James Hong, Kelly Hu, Lorna Scott
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469184/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, awkward, wistful, date night, reflective evening

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