Plot — What is Seafood about?
Zhang Xiaomei (Jin Zi), is a prostitute living in Beijing. When relationship problems with her boyfriend erupt, she flees to the resort city of Beidaihe and takes a room in a small hotel where she contemplates committing suicide. There she meets a young poet. The next morning, she wakes and learns that the poet has slit his wrists. When the police arrive, she meets Deng Jianguo (Cheng Taisheng), a middle-aged officer who questions her over the poet's death. Their relationship soon grows increasingly complicated as Deng learns of Xiaomei's plans to commit suicide. Over the course of several days, he takes her to eat seafood dinners, extolling the virtues and health benefits of the diet, including a claim that it makes him a more potent lover. When Xiaomei tries to commit suicide in a nearby town, she is thwarted by Deng who brings her back to Beidaihe and proceeds to rape her. Xiaomei eventually leaves the seaside town for Beijing again.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Runtime | 86 min |
| Audience Score | 63% (6.3/10, 6 votes) |
Seafood — FAQ
Is Seafood worth watching? Seafood holds a 6.3/10 rating from 6 viewers. Zhang Xiaomei (Jin Zi), is a prostitute living in Beijing. When relationship problems with her boyfriend erupt, she flees to the resort city of Beidaihe and takes a room in a small hotel where she contemplates committing
Who directed Seafood? Directed by Zhu Wen.
Who is in the cast of Seafood? It stars Jin Zi, Cheng Taishen, Jin Haishu, Ma Liuming, 程乐平, 苏明.
Where can I stream Seafood? Streaming availability for Seafood is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Seafood release? It released in 2001.
