In a Shanghai gambling house, a young woman named Poppy becomes entangled in a web of addiction and deceit after being manipulated by the casino's owner, Mother Gin Sling. As the Chinese New Year approaches, Gin Sling faces eviction from her business by a wealthy entrepreneur, Sir Guy Charteris, who happens to be Poppy's father.

The Shanghai Gesture
In Shanghai, a shrewd businesswoman, Mother Gin Sling, runs a lucrative gambling operation, but her prosperity draws the ire of a powerful and well-connected entrepreneur, Sir Guy Charteris, who seeks to dismantle her empire.