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SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 | 11 AM

A BETTER TOMORROW Triple Feature

Introduction by filmmaker John Woo| U.S. Premieres of New 4K Restorations | Co-presented by Beyond Fest | ‘Hong Kong Cinema Classics’
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FORMAT
DCP
RUNTIME
5h 25m
RATING
R
DIRECTOR
John Woo
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A BETTER TOMORROW, 1986, Dir. John Woo, 95 Mins, Shout! Studios, Hong Kong

 

In Cantonese with English subtitles.

 

This story is the tale of two brothers: one a successful counterfeiter and the younger a fledgling graduate of the HK police academy. The plot revolves around the split when the younger brother learns the other is a criminal and the efforts of the criminal brother to reform. Along the way are plenty of heists, double-crosses, and shoot outs.

 

FORMAT: DCP

 

A BETTER TOMORROW II, 1987, Dir. John Woo, 105 Mins, Shout! Studios, Hong Kong

 

In Cantonese with English subtitles.

 

In this sequel, Ho initially refuses to go undercover to bust the gang he used to work for in exchange for his release from prison. He only accepts after his little brother, the policeman Kit accepts the assignment. Meanwhile in New York Ken Gor, the twin brother of Mark Gor from the 1st movie, shelters the boss of the gang, who has had to flee after it is taken over by a more aggressive leadership.

 

FORMAT: DCP

 

A BETTER TOMORROW III, 1989, Dir. Tsui Hark, 105 Mins, Shout! Studios, Hong Kong

 

In Cantonese with English subtitles.

 

At the end of the Vietnam war, Cheung goes to Saigon, intent on bringing his uncle and cousin back to Hong Kong. In Saigon, Cheung meets beautiful gangleader Chow, and relies on her help for their safe return. A love triangle develops between the cousins and Chow Further complicating matters, Chow’s lover Ho, a gang leader, appears Ho deports the cousins, and kills their uncle. Cheung and his cousin return to Vietnam seeking revenge, while Chow and Ho also become entangled with a local Vietnamese warlord. Chow tries to stop the battle, but the warlord kills Chow and Ho. Just before her death Chow gives the cousins the last two air tickets with which to leave Vietnam.

 

FORMAT: DCP

LANGUAGE
In Cantonese with English subtitles
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