One of the last DVDs that Netflix ever shipped me was 'July Rhapsody' (2002), a moving and melancholy romantic drama written and directed by Ann Hui.
Hui has directed some thirty-odd features across a dizzying range of genres, from historical epics to horror-comedies, yet lacks the acclaim of some Hong Kong peers like Wong Kar Wai and John Woo.
Hui's films are rarely shown in U.S. repertory cinemas, and are not easily found on American streaming platforms; interested viewers may find them on specialized online retailers for East Asian titles.
'July Rhapsody' opens theatrically in the U.S. after twenty years, offering a fresh look at its original context and blending in with other overseas films finding new audiences through late commercial releases.
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