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Nomad
96mins (18) Thriller
Directed by Patrick Tam Kar-ming Starring Leslie Cheung Kwok-Wing, Cecilia Yip Tung, Pat Ha Man-Jik

Two couples, equal parts rich and working class, bond and experience the frolics of youth. The arrival of a Red Army deserter brings violence and disruption prompting incredible plot twists and inspired set-pieces.

Presentaion courtesy of RADIANCE FILMS.

My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
91mins (18) Crime / Romance
Directed by Patrick Tam Kar-ming Starring Kenny Bee, Joey Wong Cho-Yin, Tony Leung

The fallout resulting from a botched Triad gang smuggling job forces a young couple to separate - she becomes a kingpin’s unwilling moll and he travels to the Philippines to work as a contract killer. Six years later, the two are reunited in a chance encounter, but their rekindled emotions and people from their past lead them into extreme danger.

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A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness
93mins (15) Crime / Romance
Directed by Seijun Suzuki Starring Yoko Shiraki, Kyōko Enami, Yoshio Harada

The editor of a sports magazine grooms fashion model Reiko (Yoko Shiraki) to become a pro golfer, while retaining exclusive rights to her likeness. Reiko’s popularity soars after she wins her first tournament and she becomes a media sensation, but when she and her manager (Yoshio Harada, Zigeunerweisen) cause a hit-and-run accident, the victim begins to blackmail Reiko, intruding further and further into her personal life. This was Seijun Suzuki’s comeback film after being blacklisted by the film industry for ten years. Though adapted from a popular manga, the bold visuals and absurdist plot twists are vintage Suzuki.

Presentaion courtesy of RADIANCE FILMS.

River of Grass
76mins (15) Drama
Directed by Kelly Reichardt Starring Lisa Bowman, Larry Fessenden, Dick Russell

In a run-down small-town between Miami and the Everglades, Cozy (Lisa Bowman), a dissatisfied housewife, longs for an adventure. One night, at a nearby bar, she meets Lee Ray (Larry Fessenden), an equally disaffected handyman who’s never left home. As sparks fly between them, a gun accidentally goes off. Thinking they have committed murder, the pair decide to flee, but their naive natures and limited bank balances mean they don't get very far. Cleverly playing on procedural drama tropes, Kelly Reichardt’s remarkably assured debut feature showcases her keen eye for observing the unsaid in this story about the stories we tell ourselves to escape the banality of everyday life. 

Presentaion courtesy of RADIANCE FILMS.