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The Grandmaster (Extended Cut)
130mins (15) Martial Arts
Directed by Wong Kar-wai Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen

Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.

In The Mood For Love
2000 98mins Hong Kong (PG) Romance
Directed by Wong Kar Wai Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Rebecca Pan, Lai Chen, Paulyn Sun

In 1962 Hong Kong, neighbors Su Li-zhen (Mrs. Chan) and Chow Mo-wan (Mr. Chow) discover their spouses are having an affair. As they spend time together, they develop feelings for each other, but their relationship remains chaste and unspoken, reflecting societal constraints and their own moral compass.

Fallen Angels
1995 99mins Hong Kong (15) Thriller / Romance
Directed by Wong Kar Wai Starring Karen Mok, Leon Lai, Michele Reis, Takeshi Kaneshiro

An assassin goes through obstacles as he attempts to escape his violent lifestyle despite the opposition of his partner, who is secretly attracted to him.

Ashes of Time Redux
1994 93mins Hong Kong, Taiwan (15) Wuxia
Directed by Wong Kar-wai Starring Brigitte Lin, Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Jacky Cheung, Tony Ka Fai Leung

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When his friend Huang (Tony Leung Ka Fai) visits mercenary Ou-yang (Leslie Cheung), they trade stories including that of princess Mu-rong (Brigitte Lin), who is alternately male and female. Peach Blossom (Carina Lau) quarrels with her blind husband (Tony Leung Chiu Wai), a swordsman who wants to avenge the bereavement of a peasant girl (Maggie Cheung). The girl also attracts the favors of the swordsman Hung Chi (Jacky Cheung), who is forever trailed by his doting wife (Li Bai).

Presented as part of Odyssey 2024.

Odyssey is an annual hybrid film festival accredited by the British Council - the largest film festival of its kind in the UK in conversation with Greater China. The theme for 2024 is “Food and Travel”. For more deliveries: odysseychinesecinema.uk