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Imprint Asia Bundle Pack – March 2024

Original price was: AUD$119.85.Current price is: AUD$89.95.

Lost In The Stars (2023) - Imprint Asia #1

Is he crazy? Or is she crazy?

Only 4 left in stock

The Sea Is Watching (2002) - Imprint Asia #2

AKIRA KUROSAWA'S FINAL TALE OF LOVE

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The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003) - Imprint Asia #3

HIS WORD MADE HIM A HERO… HIS COURAGE MADE HIM A LEGEND

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Only 4 left in stock

Number of Blu-ray Discs

3

Release Date

27 March 2024

Our first three Imprint Asia releases at one low price!

All three of our March 2024 titles at one unbeatable low price!

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Lostinthestars Tt Black

The 2023 Chinese blockbuster finally arrives on Blu-ray! A Hitchcockian crime mystery produced by Chen Sicheng, “one of the giants of contemporary Chinese Cinema” (Variety).

He Fei’s wife, Li Muzi, disappears during their anniversary trip. When she reappears, he insists that she is not his wife. He Fei turns to Chen Mai, a renowned international lawyer, for help. As Chen Mai’s investigation into this bizarre case progresses, more mysteries start to emerge…

Adapted from the 90’s Russian film ‘Trap For A Lonely Man’ and from the Robert Thomas stage play of the same name.

“The film is wickedly entertaining from start to finish, thanks to Rui Cui and Liu Xiang’s crafty directions who skilfully adopt the Hitchcockian style to navigate the labyrinthine storyline.” – Screen HK

1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray 
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Audio Mandarin DTS HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
  • Optional English & Chinese Simplified Subtitles
  • Original Aspect Ratio 2.39:1
  • Limited edition slipcase with unique artwork

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The Sea Is Watching Title

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

Based on the final screenplay written by the legendary Akira Kurosawa, this Japanese romance is the story of a beautiful young geisha, who hides a samurai seeking refuge. Directed by Kei Kumai, winner of the Directors Guild Of Japan New Director’s Award, this beautiful picture stars Misa Shimizu and Masatoshi Nagase.

Set in a 19th-century brothel, a beautiful young geisha, O-shin, harbours a samurai seeking refuge. Falling in love with O-shin, the samurai hopes to cleanse her of the sins of her possession. But fate and fortune conspire to keep the lovers apart.

“Kurosawa’s script treads the delicate line between conventional morality and decency, as does much of his finest work.” – New York Times

1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray 
  • Behind The Scenes Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Audio Japanese LPCM 2.0 Stereo
  • Optional English Subtitles
  • Original Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
  • Limited edition slipcase with unique artwork

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Theblindswordsman Titletreatment

This action-packed revival of the classic Zatoichi series was directed, written, co-edited by and stars Takeshi Kitano (Battle Royale, Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence). 

In an empire ruled by fear, the people’s only hope is the ultimate weapon: Zatoichi. A blind, nomadic samurai whose sword has made him a hero and whose courage has made him a legend. Determined to help the desperate residents of a village, Zatoichi seeks justice through revenge.

The winner of the prestigious Silver Lion for Best Director at the 2003 Venice International Film Festival, Midnight Eye called it “pure cinematic magic”. 

1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray 
  • NEW Audio Commentary by film historian and author Sean Redmond 
  • The Making Of The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi 
  • Crew Interviews
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Audio Japanese DTS HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
  • English Subtitles
  • Original Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
  • Limited edition slipcase with unique artwork

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