Anastasia Shestakova

Anastasia Shestakova grabs the spotlight in Tang tan 1900 (2025), and man, does she pull you in. The story drops you smack in the heart of 1900s Shanghai—a place that’s always buzzing, a little dangerous, totally irresistible. It’s not your pretty postcard version, either. We’re talking alleyways thick with fog, jazz leaking out of half-lit clubs, and everyone seems to be hiding something (including you, probably). Shestakova’s character? She’s a firecracker. She’s got that sly smile and a suitcase full of secrets. There’s a murder, obviously—otherwise, what’s the point?—and she’s right in the middle of it. But don’t expect her to play by the rules. She outsmarts cops and criminals alike, always one step ahead, while the city itself is practically a character—gritty, glamorous, and a little bit haunted by its own history. The film isn’t just some whodunit, though. Underneath the mystery, there’s this gnawing sense of longing—people desperate to reinvent themselves or just survive another day. There’s betrayal, romance, and the kind of double-crossing that’ll have you second-guessing everyone. The cinematography really leans into the chaos: quick cuts, neon reflections, and shadows that feel like they’re watching you right back. So yeah, Tang tan 1900 serves up old-school intrigue, but it’s the messy, complicated people—especially Shestakova’s sharp, unpredictable lead—that make it stick in your head after the credits roll.