The plot starts out with Liam auditioning for a role in a tooth-paste advertisement. He is rejected after some initial questions by the screeners because he is not considered " [East] Asian" enough. This begins our glimpse into the casting decision of Hollywood producers, who Liam believes heavily stereotype East Asian men to the point where it is difficult for them to land normal roles. Liam then takes a city bus home from the audition since his car is towed away, and there, he meets Adelaide Bourbon (Hayden Panettiere), a young, beautiful, high school student. During the ride home, Liam discovers that Adelaide has been sketching a picture of him. The two begin to converse and Adelaide sings Liam a song, whereupon they become quick friends. Liam feels guilt for becoming friends with such a young girl and Adelaide later asks Liam to go to the prom with her. He declines, and this serves as the basis for the many times that Liam feels guilty in having a budding friendship with such a young girl. His friend, Joe Silverman (Joel Moore) is one of the most vocal opponents of the "friendship", as Joe expresses his belief that no good can come out of what is developing between him and Adelaide.

• Hayden Panettiere
• James Hong
• Timothy Bottoms
• Byron Mann
• Ken Leung
• Summer Altice
• Kelly Hu
• Joel Moore
• Lorna Scott
• Kathleen Lancaster
• Spencer Redford
• Steve Connell
• Brian Gardner
• Oliver Yan
• Chen Li

Genres:

Comedy, Drama, Romance, Family

Release date:

2007-10-09

External links:

Shanghai Kiss at IMDB Shanghai Kiss at Wikipedia