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“Shanghai Kiss” (2007) overview

[ “Shanghai Kiss” official poster and cover ]

The humorous, romantic, and thought-provoking story about struggling Chinese-American actor Liam Liu (played by talented Ken Leung) who strives to find his identity. A witty and sensitive young man unwittingly finds himself involved with Adelaide, a 16-year-old girl (Hayden Panettiere).

Liam spends his time between Adelaide and his buddy Joe (played by Joel David Moore). Meanwhile, Liam has a troubled relationship with his father (played by James Hong).

Liam learns he has inherited his grandmother's home in Shanghai. The American-raised guy moves to China in an attempt to connect with his ancestry, leaving behind quite possibly the only girl who has ever loved him.

In Shanghai, city of modern skyscrapers and old hovels, Liam meets Micki, a lovely young Chinese woman (played by Kelly Hu). Liam decided to stay in Shanghai with Micki but...

Tagline: Love needs no translation.

Directors: David Ren and Kern Konwiser. Writer: David Ren. Producer: Kip Konwiser. Executive producers: Michael Gleissner and David Ren. Co-producers: Zhang Zhenyan and Wan Wei. Co-executive producer: Stephanie Kwong. Director of photography: Alexander Buono. Music: David Kitay. Production designers: Ben Woolverton and Gu Wen Zhai. Editor: Zene Baker. Costume designer: Shawnelle Cherry.

Genre: comedy, romance, drama

Release date: 2007

Cast

Ken Leung as Liam Liu

Hayden Panettiere as Adelaide Bourbon

Kelly Hu as Micki Yang

Joel David Moore as Joe Silverman

James Hong as Mark Liu

Kathleen Lancaster as Georgia

Lorna Scott as Casting Director

Spencer Redford as Jessica / Cute Blonde

Steve Connell as Casting Director (voice)

Brian Gardner as Young Handsome Guy

Timothy Bottoms as Adelaide's Father

Summer Altice as Virginia

Oliver Yan as Ling Ming

Byron Mann as Jai Li

Chen Li as Amy

MPAA: No.42863

Runtime: 112 min. Country: USA. Language: English, Chinese. Color: Color. Aspect ratio: 2.35.

Filming locations: Los Angeles, California; Shanghai, China

Awards for “Shanghai Kiss”

year / result / award / category / recipient(s)

Newport Beach Film Festival

2007 / Won / Feature Film Award / Acting / Hayden Panettiere

San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival

2007 / Won / Special Mention / Breakout Performance / Ken Leung

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“Shanghai Kiss” (2007) photos

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Soundtracks

“Hang On Little Tomato,” performed by Hayden Panettiere, written by Abbey Patrick, China Forbes and Thomas M. Laederdale. Publishers: Patrick Abbey (BMI), Wow & Dazzle Music (BMI), Thomas M. Laederdale Music (ASCAP)

“God's On Vacation,” performed by The Furze, written by P. Seaman. Publisher: Mental Monkey Publishing (PRS) (BMI). Courtesy of Three Sixty Records.

“Sanctuary Part 2,” performed by Runaway UK, written and performed by P. Adjaye and J. Hipkin. Publisher: Copyright Control / Westbury Music (PRS). Courtesy of Three Sixty Records.

“Lilly,” performed by Pink Martini, written by China Forbes and Thomas M. Laederdale. Publisher: Wow & Dazzle Music (BMI) and Thomas M. Laederdale Music (ASCAP). Courtesy of Heinz Records LLC and Naïve Records

“Hard to Find,” performed by Map of Wyoming, written by Dale Duncan. Publisher: Big Tiger Music (BMI). Courtesy of Lovecat Music

“Nothing But the Sky,” performed by Ivy, written by Dominique F. Goldberg, Adam Schlesinger and Andy Chase. Publisher: Microcassette Music (ASCAP). Courtesy of Nettwerk Productions

“Let the Music Play,” written by Ed Chisolm and Chris Barbosa. Publishers: Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. (ASCAP). Courtesy of Sound Choice Recording Studios

“Come A Little Bit Closer,” written by Tommy Boyce, Wes Farrell and Bobby Hart. Bublisher: Morris Music Inc. (BMI). Courtesy of Sound Choice Recording Studios

“The Dreaming,” performed by Angel Tears, written by Momi Ocxion and Sebastian James Taylor. Publisher: Big Tiger Music (BMI). Lovecat Music

“Acht O'Clock Rock Remix,” performed by Duke Ellington Orchestra. Remix by Dub Psi. Written by Duke Ellington. Publishers: Famous Music LLC (ASCAP), Tempo Music Inc., Concord Records

“The Hummingbird,” written by Karl Fredrik Lundeberg. Publisher: JRM Music (ASCAP). Courtesy of Megatrax

“Cumbia Dinamita,” written by Byron Brizuela and Enrique Cabajal. Publisher: Musica Sensacional (ASCAP). Courtesu of Megatrax

“Love Just Don't Quit,” performed by Papas Fritas, written by Anthony Nelson Goddess. Publishers: Bang A Song, c/o Bug Music Inc. (ASCAP). Courtesy of Minty Fresh

“Home,” performed by Hayden Panettiere, written by David Baerwald (ASCAP), David Kitay (BMI) and Terra Naomi. Producer: David Kitay. Publishers: Zenofiniquity (BMI), Sundaymonday Publishing (ASCAP) and David Kitay Music (BMI). Courtesy of Hollywood Records

“Give It All Away,” performed by The New Folk Underground, written by David Baerwald (ASCAP) and David Kitay (BMI). Courtesy of Zenofiniquity (BMI) and David Kitay (BMI)

Companies worked for “Shanghai Kiss”

Production companies:

Shanghai Kid Films

Konwiser Brothers >>>>

Bigfoot Entertainment (in association with)

The Fourth Production Company, a division of China Film Group Corporation (with the assistance of)

Additional detail

“Shanghai Kiss” also known as “The Shanghai Kid” (working title)

 

 

 

 

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