The White Countess (2005)
PG-13 31 Mar 2006 • Drama, History, Romance • 2h 15m
Shanghai. 1936. Crossroads of the world and into this city of political intrigue comes Sofia, a Russian Countess who, with the remains of her family, has been left stateless by the Revolution. Forced by her reduced circumstances to support herself and her family as a bar-girl and taxi dancer, Sofia forms a relationship with Jackson, a blind former diplomat who opens an elegant bar; The White Countess. Their curious relationship matures but they are caught up in the fall of the city to the Japanese invaders.
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Language:
English, French, Mandarin, Russian
Awards:
2 nominations
Country:
United Kingdom, Germany, China, United States
Metacritic Score:
60
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Box Office Total:
$1,669,971