The Wasted Times

Shanghai gangsters grapple with lust and loyalty on the eve of war with Japan as they try to navigate an alliance with the enemy's army.

Cast

Ge You

as Mr. Lu

Zhang Ziyi

as Xiao Liu

Tadanobu Asano

as Watabe

Du Chun

as Killer

Gillian Chung

as Xiao Wu

Zhao Baogang

as Northern Guest

Ni Dahong

as Mr. Wang

Yuan Quan

as Miss Wu

Yan Ni

as Mama Wang

Han Geng

as Mr. Zhao

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