It’s hard to believe that it’s already July, but here we are at the year’s halfway point. Arriving later this month on DVD and Blu-ray is China’s MATRIMONY. It will be released under Palisades Tartan’s Asia Extreme label on July 26. I’m happy to see the return of Asia Extreme, as they have brought some great flicks over to the U.S.
The film will be presented in anamorphic widescreen. Special features on the discs include cast and crew interviews, behind the scenes footage and teaser trailers. Check out the cover art below.
The film is described as being “reminiscent of the Alfred Hitchcock classic REBECCA, but with a decidedly Chinese supernatural twist.” It’s directed by Teng Hua-Tao and written by Qianling Yang and Jialu Zhang. Leon Lai, Rene Liu, Bingbing Fan and Songzi Xu star.
Set in a beautifully recreated 1930’s Shanghai, Junchu (Leon Lai) has fallen into a profound state of depression after witnessing his girlfriend’s tragic death on the day he was set to propose. Unable to forget Manli, and living in a tortured state of denial and guilt, Junchun’s domineering mother decides to marry him off to Sansan (Rene Liu), a beautiful young woman who she believes will lift her son’s spirits. The marriage starts off loveless and unconsummated, but Sansan is determined to win his love. One day the ghost of Manli, still pining for her former lover appears to Sansan. The two quickly strike a deal; Manli will help the new bride, but only if she can temporarily enter Sansan’s body so that she can reconnect physically with her former lover one last time. The plan goes too well and as Junchu begins to fall in love with Sansan, Manli turns from friendly and helpful to jealous and vengeful.
Pre-order MATRIMONY on DVD HERE or Blu-ray HERE.
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