Content & Trigger Warnings for Flowers of Shanghai (1998)
4 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Flowers of Shanghai (1998) contains 4 content warnings : Age-gap relationships (predatory), Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Drug use (depicted), Slavery / forced labor.
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual Content | |||
| Age-gap relationships (predatory) | 2/5 | Depicted | The power dynamics between wealthy male patrons and courtesans involve inherently exploitative relationships. |
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | 3/5 | Depicted | Women work as courtesans in 19th century Shanghai, with themes of sexual power dynamics. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Opium smoking is depicted as a regular activity in the flower houses. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Slavery / forced labor | 3/5 | Depicted | The courtesans work in flower houses with limited autonomy, depicting a system of sexual servitude in 19th-century Shanghai. |
Sexual Content
The power dynamics between wealthy male patrons and courtesans involve inherently exploitative relationships.
Women work as courtesans in 19th century Shanghai, with themes of sexual power dynamics.
Substance Use
Opium smoking is depicted as a regular activity in the flower houses.
Violence & Physical Harm
The courtesans work in flower houses with limited autonomy, depicting a system of sexual servitude in 19th-century Shanghai.
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