Shanghai Gypsy is a 2012 Slovenian drama film directed by Marko Nabersnik. It was premiered on the 36th Montreal World Film Festival and is considered one of the most expensive Slovenian films. Romani language is used for most dialogs in the film.

Plot

The story revolves around Romani family Mirga and is narrated by Lutvija Belmondo Mirga, a gypsy king. The story begins with his grandfather Jorga who marries his grandmother Rajka, despite the fact she has already had many kids. They have a son named Ujaš who becomes Lutvija's father, but is ridiculed by other gypsies for not participating in the typical gypsy business. When even his wife starts accusing him for not being helpful enough he decides to leave his family to either succeed and return or disappear. After some time he returns as a wealthy man, making his wealth by smuggling various goods from Italy to Yugoslavia. He soon starts initiating Lutvija into the business and buys him a canvas print of Shanghai whose mightiness and splendor leaves Lutvija amazed.