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A New York attorney is sent to Shanghai on business, where he finds himself in a legal mess that threatens his career. With the help of a relocation specialist and her contacts, he soon learns to appreciate the wonders of Shanghai.

Bill Paxton, Alan Ruck, Le Geng, Daniel Henney, Eliza Coupe, and Zhu Zhu in Shanghai Calling (2012)

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Shanghai Calling

Newport Beach Film Festival

Shanghai International Film Festival

VC FilmFest - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

Chinese American Film Festival (C.A.F.F.)

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