Shangri-La (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2021, Shangri-La is a notable film directed by Isabel Sandoval.
What it’s about. It’s California, during the Great Depression. A woman is confiding her most intimate thoughts in a church confessional, while the man on the other side listens silently and intently. But this is no ordinary religious ritual seeking salvation. The woman — a second generation Filipino farmhand — is rapt in roleplay reverie, her sensuous words aimed at her white American lover, during a historic period when such interracial relationships were forbidden by state law. The confession box transforms into a romantic time machine, ecstatic and melancholic, traveling into alternate futures. She manifests as multiple, dazzling women, and they can love freely. This is the 21st commission from Miu Miu Women's Tales series.
Who’s in it. Shangri-La stars Isabel Sandoval and Matthew Fifer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shangri-La has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shangri-La page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shangri-La (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shangri-La change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shangri-La worth watching?
- Shangri-La holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shangri-La?
- Shangri-La stars Isabel Sandoval and Matthew Fifer.
- When was Shangri-La released?
- Shangri-La was released in 2021.