Eastern Promises
EASTERN PROMISES is dedicated to showcasing the best of East Asian cinemas, from beloved classics to forgotten gems. Co-programmed by Eastern Yoo and Thomas Chan.
Sansho the Bailiff
- Sun, May 31
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: Kenji Mizoguchi Run Time: 124 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 1954 Language: Japanese
Starring: Eitarō Shindō, Ichirō Sugai, Kinuyo Tanaka, Kyōko Kagawa, Yoshiaki Hanayagi
Without mercy, man is like a beast.
He’s a Woman, She’s a Man
- Thu, Jun 25
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: Peter Chan Ho-Sun Run Time: 107 min. Release Year: 1994
Starring: Anita Yuen Wing-Yee, Carina Lau, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Jordan Chan Siu-Chun, Leslie Cheung
Wing is a devoted fan of popular singer Rose who is involved in a topsy-turvy relationship with her...