- In 1930s Shanghai, a blind American diplomat develops a curious relationship with a young Russian refugee who works odd--and sometimes illicit--jobs to support members of her dead husband's aristocratic family.
- Shanghai. 1936. Crossroads of the world. Into this city of political intrigue comes Sofia, a Russian Countess whom the Revolution has left stateless with the remains of her family. 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.—johnno.r@xtra.co.nz
- Living exiled in Shanghai during the 1930s, Russian Countess Sofia Belinskya remembers old times of opulence and fancy dance parties, memories she cherishes as she endures her current poor life with her daughter Katya and her husband's family. The Countess works as a hostess and companion lady in a dance club, where she entertains all kinds of men, dancing with them and having a chat. She comes to know American diplomat Todd Jackson, a nice, kind man with whom she begins a friendship, despite the fact that Jackson is blind. Meanwhile, Jackson meets there friendly Japanese diplomat Matsuda and they become friends. Years later, Jackson sets up a glamorous club, "The White Countess", taking Sofia with him to work there as a companion lady. But Sofia doesn't want Katya to find out about her real work, protecting the girl from following in her footsteps in the future. Between Jackson and Sofia exists a special attraction which could turn into love at any moment. But Jackson is being tortured by a traumatic event from the past, while Sofia is longing to leave the city. The Japanese invasion takes place and threatens their dreams and longings.—Alejandro Frias
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