The Asian DVD Guide  

  Tuesday, 10/18/2005

Joy Sales October 25 Fortune Star Releases
The Truth Final Episode (1989)
Director: Michael Mak
Cast: Andy Lau, Deanie Ip

  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Cantonese (DTS), Cantonese (DD 5.1), Mandarin (DD 5.1)
  • Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles
  • Extras: Bonus Slide Show and Original Theatrical Trailer
  • DVD-9
  • Gift: 2006 Calendar Card (October, November, December)

Joy Sales October 18 Fortune Star Releases
Everlasting Love (1984)
Director: Michael Mak
Cast: Andy Lau, Irene Wan, Ng Man Tat, Loletta Lee

  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Cantonese (DTS), Cantonese (DD 5.1), Mandarin (DD 5.1)
  • Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles
  • Extras: Bonus Slide Show and Original Theatrical Trailer
  • DVD-9
  • Gift: 2006 Calendar Card (July, August, September)


Edko October 13 Releases
Night Of The Shooting Stars (2002)
Director: Shin Togashi
Cast: Yuko Takeuchi, Yuu Yoshizawa, Kazuya Takahashi, Riho Makise

Synopsis
Shogo is left blind and mute from an accident but is able to live a fruitful life as a composer. He receives ongoing therapy from the hospital where nurse Kana works. Just when their relationship is about to blossom into romance, tragedy strikes when Shogo is killed in a car accident. At the moment of Shogo's death, a shooting star falls and gives him the chance to live again for four more days. But he is unrecognizable to his friend and forbidden to reveal his true identity. Shogo decides to express his feelings of affection to Kana...
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Japanese (Stereo)
  • Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
  • Extras: Theatrical trailer, photo gallery, and cast/crew filmographies.
  • Region 3

  Thursday, 10/13/2005 (Second Update)

Mei Ah October 14 Releases
Racing Stripes (2005)
Director: Frederik Du Chau
Cast: Bruce Greenwood, Hayden Panettiere

  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • English, Cantonese
  • Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles
A Grand Collection Of Love Undercover Box Set
Disc 1:
Love Undercover (2002)
Director: Joe Ma
Cast: Miriam Yeung, Daniel Wu, Raymond Wong Ho-Yin, Iris Wong
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Cantonese, Mandarin
  • Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

Disc 2:
Love Undercover 2: Love Mission (2003)
Director: Joe Ma
Cast: Miriam Yeung, Daniel Wu, Raymond Wong Ho-Yin, Sammy Leung
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Cantonese, Mandarin
  • Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles
Disc 3:
Extras
  • Love Undercover 2: Love Mission
    • Trailer
    • Making Of
    • Data Bank
    • Best Buy
    • Behind The Scenes
    • Unseen Footage
Jackie Chan's Kung Fu Classic Collection Box Set
Disc 1:
Snake In The Eagle's Shadow (1978)
Director: Yuen Woo Ping
Cast: Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen, Hwang Jang Lee, Dean Shek
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Cantonese, Mandarin
  • Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

Disc 2:
Drunken Master (1978)
Director: Yuen Woo Ping
Cast: Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen, Hwang Jang Lee
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Cantonese, Mandarin
  • Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

  Thursday, 10/13/2005 (First Update)

October 13 Fortune Star Releases

Donnie Yen & Yuen Woo Ping Action Collection

     


Iron Monkey (1993)
Director: Yuen Woo Ping
Cast: Donnie Yen, Yu Rong Guang

Synopsis
Directed by Yuen Woo Ping, this action drama is set against the end of the Qing Dynasty, and tells the tale of a chivalrous robber, Iron Monkey (played by Yu Rong Guang) who robs the rich and gives to the poor in Zhejiang province.

Donnie Yen plays Huang Qi Ying, the famous kung fu master, whose help is enlisted in the capture of the Iron Monkey. He is thus torn between upholding the law and siding with this unknown hero…


In The Line Of Duty 4 (1989)
Director: Yuen Woo Ping
Cast: Donnie Yen, Cynthia Khan

Synopsis
Donnie Yen and Cynthia Khan as two cops from both sides of the Pacific on the trail of a drug trafficking syndicate. Khan and Yen discover to their dismay that the syndicate has more than one insider working in the law enforcement agencies. As they break the rules to save a witness, the two find themselves pursued by American assassins, Hong Kong gangs and the law.


Specs
  • Digitally Remastered
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • DTS and DD 5.1
    • Cantonese, Mandarin, Cantonese (Original)
  • Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles
  • Extras
    • Introduction To Yuen Woo Ping (Iron Monkey DVD)
    • Donnie Yen Interview (In The Line Of Duty 4 DVD)



  Wednesday, 10/05/2005 (Second Update)

Shaw Brothers Photo Galleries
  • October 6
    • Between Tears And Smiles (1963)
    • Disco Bumpkins (1980)
    • Melody Of Love (1977)
    • Shaolin Intruders (1983)
    • Young Lovers On Flying Wheels (1974)
 
The galleries will be deleted after one week.


  Wednesday, 10/05/2005 (First Update)

Mei Ah October 6 Releases
First Time Is The Last Time, The (1988)
Director: Ray Leung
Cast: Andy Lau, Carrie Ng
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Cantonese, Mandarin
  • Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles
Dead Men Do Tell Tales [TV Series]
Director: Kan Weiping
Cast: Ho Ping, Wu Jun, Luo Haiqiong, Fan Wei
  • Letterboxed
  • Cantonese, Mandarin
  • Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

  Monday, 10/03/2005

IVL October 6 Shaw Brothers Releases

DVD/VCD
Between Tears And Smiles (1963)
Director: All Shaw Brothers Directors
Cast: Li Li-hua, Ivy Ling Po, Kwan Shan, Ching Miao
Genre: Drama

Awards
  • Golden Horse Awards (1965 - 3rd)
    • Best Actress (Li Li-hua)
    • Best Supporting Actor (Ching Miao)

Synopsis
Shaw Brothers really pulled out the stops for this star-studded drama with every major director and star on their roster. Fan Chia-soo (Kwan Shan) is a kind-hearted student whose heart is captured by the sweet song of Shen Feng-hsien (Li Li-hua). However, he is not the only one who has eyes for Shen. The General's henchmen are also determined to present the songstress to their superior as a gift. Fan received help from an unexpected quarter to save the woman he loves.
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Mandarin (Mono)
  • Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
  • Region 3
  • Extras:
    • Zhang Henshui Featurette
    • Trailers, picture gallery, poster art, behind the scenes pictures, biographies/filmographies, and production notes.
Disco Bumpkins (1980)
Director: Chen Chia-sun
Cast: George Lam Tsz-cheung, Mai Tak-lo (aka Mai Te-lo), Ching Li, Liu Li-ling, Chi Yu
Genre: Comedy

Synopsis
This tune-filled production serves as a showcase for personable singer/actor George Lam Tsz-cheung, who along with his buddies Hamburger and Snoopy, tries to find love and success in the world of TV commercials. They wind up in a loopy gang fight during a camp-fire party in the middle of a junk lot, but that's just business as usual in the crazy world of bumpkins...and disco bumpkins, at that!
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Mandarin (Mono), Cantonese (Mono)
  • Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
  • Region 3
  • Extras:
    • Trailers, picture gallery, poster art, biographies/filmographies, and production notes.
Melody Of Love (1977)
Director: Mou Tun-fei
Cast: Danny Lee (aka Li Hsiu-hsien), Niu Niu, Liu Lu-hua, Hsiao Yao, Liu Shang-chien
Genre: Comedy

Synopsis
This social romantic satire delightfully reflects its era, as three doctors pursue three hard-to-get beauties in the "go-go-go" era of the 70's. Danny Lee was just at the beginning of his extraordinarily diverse career when he led Liu Lu-hua and Liu Shang-chien on an ever-challenging, sometimes frustrating but always funny, pursuit of the lovely Hsiao Yao, sexy Niu Niu, and sweet Chen Szu-chia. This bright, entertaining film proves that the road to true love may not be smooth, but it is always worth traveling...and enjoying.
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Mandarin (Mono)
  • Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
  • Region 3
  • Extras:
    • Trailers, picture gallery, poster art, biographies/filmographies, and production notes.
Shaolin Intruders (1983)
Director: Tang Chia
Cast: Derek Yee (aka Erh Tung-sheng), Liu Yu-po, Pai Piao, Kao Fei
Genre: Martial Arts

Synopsis
Helmed by acclaimed martial arts choreographer Tang Chia, Shaolin Intruders is an entertaining amalgamation of eye-popping martial arts and thrilling detective story. On a routine courier mission, the prestigious Chin Hu Chief was murdered by four mysterious monks. When all evidence pointed to Ching Hua (Liu Yu-po) his friend Lei Hsin (Derek Yee) was determined to clear his name by barging in the Shaolin Temple thrice and intertwined into a intricate web of deception?The film is filled with jaw-dropping sequences developed by Tang, including the "Twelve Vajrayana Array" and "Stool Array" are lauded for their insane complexity and lightning speed.
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Mandarin (DD 5.1), Cantonese (DD 5.1)
  • Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
  • Region 3
  • Extras:
    • Trailers, picture gallery, poster art, behind the scenes pictures, biographies/filmographies, and production notes.
Young Lovers On Flying Wheels (1974)
Director: Ti Lung
Cast: Ti Lung, Cheng Ke-wei, Helen Ko, Chiang Nan
Genre: Drama

Synopsis
When Ti Lung left Shaw Brothers, he redefined his kung-fu, lone swordsman, hero persona from the past six years and ventured into films with social themes. In his directorial debut, Young Lovers On Flying Wheels, Ti accomplishes this by first replacing the sword with a motorcycle and then when faced to chose between the motorcycle (sword) or the women (a lonely life), he tosses the bike aside and takes the girl.
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Mandarin (Mono)
  • Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
  • Region 3
  • Extras:
    • Elegant Trails: Ti Lung
    • Trailers, picture gallery, poster art, biographies/filmographies, and production notes.
2005 Shaw Brothers Schedule


Edko September 23 Releases
Romance of Their Own (2004)
Director: Kim Tae-kyun
Cast: Kang Dong-won, Jo Han-sun, Lee Chung-ah

Synopsis
Han-kyung arrives Seoul to live with her mother, just to find that the one she loves has become her pal's boyfriend. Being frustrated, she meets Hae-won, who has droves of girls following him. Finding her cute, Hae-won falls for her. But the problem is Tae-sung, the best fighter at the neighboring high school, who is also very affectionate towards Han-kyung. With pride and love at stake, the two boys do not give an inch as a fight ensues. However, there is a fateful secret behind the love triangle...
  • Korean (Stereo)
  • Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
  • Region 3
  • Extras: Theatrical trailer, photo gallery, and cast/crew filmographies.

Panorama September 22 Japanese Releases

Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977)
Director: Yoji Yamada
Cast: Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Setsuko Tanaka, Kanjuro Arashi

Synopsis
The nineteenth installment in the Tora-san series. Tora-san meets the direct descendant of Lord Muneyasu, Toda Hisamune, and tries his best to fulfill his Lordship's wish. The Lord's son has been dead for years and since then he has been living in seclusion. Long ago, he opposes his son's marriage with Mariko, and then he cut off his relationship with his son. Now, the Lord wants to thank his daughter-in-law for what she did, but he couldn't find her. So he asks Tora-san to help him. In order to please his Lordship, Tora-san helps him to find Mariko, but it turns out to be too difficult. However, a beauty suddenly comes to Tora-san's door and it is Mariko. The Lord has finally reconciled with Mariko, and he recommends Mariko to remarry, and take Tora-san as her husband!
  • Japanese
  • Chinese and English subtitles



Panorama September 8 Japanese Releases

Hen In The Wind, A (1948)
Director: Yasujiro Ozu
Cast: Kinuyo Tanaka, Shuji Sano, Chieko Murata, Chishu Ryu

Synopsis
Ozu revisits his themes on postwar Japan with a storyline similar to Ozu's own Woman of Tokyo. With her husband away at the frontline of the battlefield, a young mother has to support her family all by herself. In order to save her ailing son, the young mother was forced to prostitute herself for one night. Upon her husband's return from the war, she honestly told him what had happened. However, her husband responds with a shocking and physical savagery that is so atypical of Ozu. Tanaka and Sano ignite these complex and tortures roles with profound humanism.
  • Japanese
  • Chinese and English subtitles