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Poster for the movie "12 Lotus"

12 Lotus (2008)

121 min - Romance, Music, Drama - 14 August 2008
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As a child, Lian Hua dreamed of becoming a performer in Singapore's Getai shows, concerts staged the same month each year and featuring emotionally broad songs of love, life and death. However, Lian's father dissuaded her from following her dreams, and while Lian never lost her love for music, her ambitions would be tied to tragedy as she grew to adulthood. As a grown woman, Lian finally seems poised to make her mark as a performer when she joins forces with flashy vocalist Astroboy and heartthrob Ah Long. Ah Long falls for Lian, but their romance comes to an abrupt end and Lian is assaulted by a handful of thugs who want to collect a debt from her father. Ten years later, middle aged Lian thinks she may have another chance at success when she finds new love, but fate has led her to the brink of madness and once again disappointment lies in wait for her.

Director:  Royston Tan
Writers:  Royston Tan, Liam Yeo

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As a child, Lian Hua dreamed of becoming a performer in Singapore's Getai shows, concerts staged the same month each year and featuring emotionally broad songs of love, life and death. However, Lian's father dissuaded her from following her dreams, and while Lian never lost her love for music, her ambitions would be tied to tragedy as she grew to adulthood. As a grown woman, Lian finally seems poised to make her mark as a performer when she joins forces with flashy vocalist Astroboy and heartthrob Ah Long. Ah Long falls for Lian, but their romance comes to an abrupt end and Lian is assaulted by a handful of thugs who want to collect a debt from her father. Ten years later, middle aged Lian thinks she may have another chance at success when she finds new love, but fate has led her to the brink of madness and once again disappointment lies in wait for her.


Collections: Royston Tan

Genres: Romance, Music, Drama

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Country:   Singapore
Language:  普通话
Release Date:  14 August 2008

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Runtime:  2 h 01 min
Poster for the movie "1428"

1428 (2009)

114 min - Documentary - 12 September 2009
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The "Great Sichuan Earthquake" took place at 14:28 on May 12, 2008. In the days after, ordinary people salvage destroyed pig farms in the mountains, collect cheap scrapped metals, or pillaging other victims' homes. Behind the media circus of official visits is an inconsolable grief of families searching for loved ones. As the Lunar New Year approaches, vagabonds and family tell of the ill-handling of rebuilding schemes and misuse relief funds. As they prepare for another visit from a high official, the refugees are swept out of the town and into tent cities. The promise to put a roof over their heads before winter seems impossible to keep.

Director:  Haibin Du
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The "Great Sichuan Earthquake" took place at 14:28 on May 12, 2008. In the days after, ordinary people salvage destroyed pig farms in the mountains, collect cheap scrapped metals, or pillaging other victims' homes. Behind the media circus of official visits is an inconsolable grief of families searching for loved ones. As the Lunar New Year approaches, vagabonds and family tell of the ill-handling of rebuilding schemes and misuse relief funds. As they prepare for another visit from a high official, the refugees are swept out of the town and into tent cities. The promise to put a roof over their heads before winter seems impossible to keep.


Collections: Haibin Du

Genres: Documentary

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Country:   China
Language:  普通话
Release Date:  12 September 2009

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Runtime:  1 h 54 min
Poster for the movie "14 Blades"

14 Blades (2010)

R 114 min - Drama, Action, Thriller - 4 February 2010
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Trained in clandestine combat from childhood, the Jinyiwei were masters of the 14 Blades; eight being for torture, five for killing, and the last blade reserved for suicide when a mission failed. An elite force of secret agents with a license to kill, the Jinyiwei devoted their lives and lethal prowess to the service of the Emperor alone. When the Imperial Court is taken over by evil eunuch Jia (Law Kar Ying), the best of the Jinyiwei, Qinglong (Donnie Yen) is assigned to steal a list identifying those still loyal to the Emperor. However unbeknownst to Qinglong, the Jinyiwei have fallen under the control of Jia, and during the mission Qinglong is betrayed and barely escapes with his life. Now as the most wanted man in the land, Qinglong must seek out and rally the loyalists to rise against Jia and restore the Emperor to power. In his way are the deadliest assassins in the land, his former brethren, the Jinyiwei.

Director:  Daniel Lee
Writers:  Daniel Lee, Abe Kwong, Mak Tin-Shu, Lau Ho-Leung, Chan Siu-Cheung

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Trained in clandestine combat from childhood, the Jinyiwei were masters of the 14 Blades; eight being for torture, five for killing, and the last blade reserved for suicide when a mission failed. An elite force of secret agents with a license to kill, the Jinyiwei devoted their lives and lethal prowess to the service of the Emperor alone. When the Imperial Court is taken over by evil eunuch Jia (Law Kar Ying), the best of the Jinyiwei, Qinglong (Donnie Yen) is assigned to steal a list identifying those still loyal to the Emperor. However unbeknownst to Qinglong, the Jinyiwei have fallen under the control of Jia, and during the mission Qinglong is betrayed and barely escapes with his life. Now as the most wanted man in the land, Qinglong must seek out and rally the loyalists to rise against Jia and restore the Emperor to power. In his way are the deadliest assassins in the land, his former brethren, the Jinyiwei.


Collections: Daniel Lee

Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller

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Official Website:  http://www.14blades.com/
Country:   Hong Kong,   China,   Singapore
Language:  Cantonese, 普通话
Release Date:  4 February 2010

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Budget:  $20,000,000

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Production Companies:  Shanghai Film Group

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Runtime:  1 h 54 min
Poster for the movie "1911"

1911 (2011)

R 125 min - Adventure, Drama, Action, History, War - 3 July 2011
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At the beginning of the 20th century, China is in a state of crisis. The country is split into warring factions, the citizens are starving, and recent political reforms have made matters worse, not better. The ruling Qing Dynasty, led by a seven-year-old emperor, and his ruthless mother, Empress Dowager Longyu is completely out of touch after 250 years of unquestioned power. Huang Xing has recently returned from Japan, where he has studied the art of modern warfare. When he finds his country falling apart, he feels he has no choice but to pick up the sword.

Writers:  Wang Xing-Dong, Chen Bao-Guang

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At the beginning of the 20th century, China is in a state of crisis. The country is split into warring factions, the citizens are starving, and recent political reforms have made matters worse, not better. The ruling Qing Dynasty, led by a seven-year-old emperor, and his ruthless mother, Empress Dowager Longyu is completely out of touch after 250 years of unquestioned power. Huang Xing has recently returned from Japan, where he has studied the art of modern warfare. When he finds his country falling apart, he feels he has no choice but to pick up the sword.



Tagline: Fall of the Last Empire

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Official Website:  http://www.1911movie.com/
Country:   China,   Hong Kong
Language:  French, 普通话, English
Release Date:  3 July 2011

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Budget:  $30,000,000
Revenue:  $108,348

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Production Companies:  Variance Films

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Runtime:  2 h 05 min
Poster for the movie "11 Flowers"

11 Flowers (2011)

110 min - Drama - 11 September 2011
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A coming-of-age story set during China's Cultural Revolution. 11 year old Wang Han finds himself entangled with a fugative and struggles to understand the adult world.

Director:  Wang Xiaoshuai
Writers:  Wang Xiaoshuai

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A coming-of-age story set during China's Cultural Revolution. 11 year old Wang Han finds himself entangled with a fugative and struggles to understand the adult world.


Collections: Wang Xiaoshuai

Genres: Drama

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Country:   China,   France
Language:  普通话
Release Date:  11 September 2011

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Production Companies:  WXS Productions, Chinese Shadows, Full House

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Runtime:  1 h 50 min
Poster for the movie "101 Proposals"

101 Proposals (2013)

104 min - Romance - 11 February 2013
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Huang Da is a down on his luck ordinary guy who has desperate for love and tries to propose to a beautiful young cellist. His attempts to propose are complicated by a rich, charming and handsome rival who is determined to win the girl’s hand at all costs. Can Huang Da with his heart of gold triumph in love over a man who has everything he does not?

Director:  Leste Chen

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Huang Da is a down on his luck ordinary guy who has desperate for love and tries to propose to a beautiful young cellist. His attempts to propose are complicated by a rich, charming and handsome rival who is determined to win the girl’s hand at all costs. Can Huang Da with his heart of gold triumph in love over a man who has everything he does not?


Collections: Leste Chen

Genres: Romance

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Country:   China
Language:  普通话
Release Date:  11 February 2013

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Production Companies:  Fuji Television Network, Village Roadshow Pictures Asia, China Film Company, New Classics Media

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Runtime:  1 h 44 min
Poster for the movie "12 Citizens"

12 Citizens (2014)

Drama, Crime - 19 October 2014
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When news came that a young guy from a wealthy adopted family had murdered his birth father, the case's controversies enraged the general public. To explore this controversial subject, an experiment was organized in the form of a virtual court within a college. During the virtual court procedure, 12 Chinese citizens from all walks of life gathered and debated the matter as if they were a jury. People begin to look more critically about the case due to the main character's nuanced and thought-provoking queries. Throughout this process, people's biases and emotional prejudices about the suspect, each other, and society are revealed. Through the turning of the jury one by one, a discourse between different socioeconomic groups was started, and the light was shined on the usual mistakes we make when prejudices and judgments are involved. They went away with a unified verdict regarding the case and a better knowledge of themselves and the idea of justice after numerous stressful, heated rounds of debate. The film examines today's societal concerns in China and attempts to present an alternate viewpoint through talks amongst different social strata; it will be a serious comedy with an entertaining format.

Director:  Xu Ang

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When news came that a young guy from a wealthy adopted family had murdered his birth father, the case's controversies enraged the general public. To explore this controversial subject, an experiment was organized in the form of a virtual court within a college. During the virtual court procedure, 12 Chinese citizens from all walks of life gathered and debated the matter as if they were a jury. People begin to look more critically about the case due to the main character's nuanced and thought-provoking queries. Throughout this process, people's biases and emotional prejudices about the suspect, each other, and society are revealed. Through the turning of the jury one by one, a discourse between different socioeconomic groups was started, and the light was shined on the usual mistakes we make when prejudices and judgments are involved. They went away with a unified verdict regarding the case and a better knowledge of themselves and the idea of justice after numerous stressful, heated rounds of debate. The film examines today's societal concerns in China and attempts to present an alternate viewpoint through talks amongst different social strata; it will be a serious comedy with an entertaining format.


Collections: Xu Ang

Genres: Drama, Crime

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Release Date:  19 October 2014

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Poster for the movie "12 Golden Ducks"

12 Golden Ducks (2015)

84 min - Drama, Comedy - 19 February 2015
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Devastated by a love affair, former in-demand gigolo Future Chang (played by Sandra Ng) retreats to Thailand, leading the life a dissolute. Thanks to the intervention of his high school teacher, Mr. Lo, Future summons the courage to return to Hong Kong. With the help of his friend Ricky, a gym trainer, he works hard to get back into shape, determined to make a comeback in the “duck” (male escort) trade. To Future’s surprise, Hong Kong has undergone a dramatic transformation since he left the city. Even the rules of the duck trade have completely changed! In order to ply his trade, Future is reduced seeking clients at an old age nursery home for women. Meanwhile, the places where women can buy happiness have become much more accessible, operating in neighborhood establishments such as a Thai restaurant…Determined to adapt to their new environment, Future and his desperate cohorts Dick Wide, Nebula and Broker Chan decide to dedicate themselves to satisfying the needs of their new client.

Director:  Matt Chow

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Devastated by a love affair, former in-demand gigolo Future Chang (played by Sandra Ng) retreats to Thailand, leading the life a dissolute. Thanks to the intervention of his high school teacher, Mr. Lo, Future summons the courage to return to Hong Kong. With the help of his friend Ricky, a gym trainer, he works hard to get back into shape, determined to make a comeback in the “duck” (male escort) trade. To Future’s surprise, Hong Kong has undergone a dramatic transformation since he left the city. Even the rules of the duck trade have completely changed! In order to ply his trade, Future is reduced seeking clients at an old age nursery home for women. Meanwhile, the places where women can buy happiness have become much more accessible, operating in neighborhood establishments such as a Thai restaurant…Determined to adapt to their new environment, Future and his desperate cohorts Dick Wide, Nebula and Broker Chan decide to dedicate themselves to satisfying the needs of their new client.


Collections: Matt Chow

Genres: Drama, Comedy

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Country:   Hong Kong,   China
Language:  Cantonese
Release Date:  19 February 2015

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Runtime:  1 h 24 min
Poster for the movie "10000 Years Later"

10000 Years Later (2015)

96 min - Fantasy, Animation - 27 March 2015
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This story takes place in the far future after a cataclysmic event that forces a majority of humanity to revert to medieval-style civilization and living. A man named Wugreb, leader of a Tibetan tribe called the Wu Tribe, led an expedition to the Western Regions of China to rediscover an ancient city called Tech City, which their ancestors created at the acme of their civilization. Wugreb, however, became drunk with the new-found power he recovered from Tech City, and utilizing the technology of Tech City, created vast armies of monsters and demons with which to conquer the world, starting with the Western Regions itself. His plans for global domination were thwarted, however, by the tutelary goddess of Tibet, Kelsang, and he's been imprisoned within the tomb of Kuger, where he originally found Tech City, for millennia since. The effects of Wugreb's onslaught were felt throughout the whole world, and many new, strange creatures and even subspecies of human came about as results of Tech City's return to the world. Now the seal laid down by Kelsang upon Wugreb wanes in power, and it's up to a young storytelling girl and her warrior comrades of countless tribes, kingdoms, and nations from across the surface of the Earth to rise up and stand against the invasion of Wugreb and the return of the corruptible Tech City once more.

Director:  Yi Li

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This story takes place in the far future after a cataclysmic event that forces a majority of humanity to revert to medieval-style civilization and living. A man named Wugreb, leader of a Tibetan tribe called the Wu Tribe, led an expedition to the Western Regions of China to rediscover an ancient city called Tech City, which their ancestors created at the acme of their civilization. Wugreb, however, became drunk with the new-found power he recovered from Tech City, and utilizing the technology of Tech City, created vast armies of monsters and demons with which to conquer the world, starting with the Western Regions itself. His plans for global domination were thwarted, however, by the tutelary goddess of Tibet, Kelsang, and he's been imprisoned within the tomb of Kuger, where he originally found Tech City, for millennia since. The effects of Wugreb's onslaught were felt throughout the whole world, and many new, strange creatures and even subspecies of human came about as results of Tech City's return to the world. Now the seal laid down by Kelsang upon Wugreb wanes in power, and it's up to a young storytelling girl and her warrior comrades of countless tribes, kingdoms, and nations from across the surface of the Earth to rise up and stand against the invasion of Wugreb and the return of the corruptible Tech City once more.


Collections: Yi Li

Genres: Fantasy, Animation

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Country:   China
Language:  普通话
Release Date:  27 March 2015

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Runtime:  1 h 36 min
Poster for the movie "1921"

1921 (2021)

138 min - History, Drama, Propaganda - 1 July 2021
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Tells the story of a Communist Party's early history during the turbulent era, examining the remarkable Chinese revolutionary leaders' zeal and contrition for the ascension of the Chinese people. The film is about the establishment and creation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which is now commonly known as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), 100 years ago.

Writers:  Zhao Ningyu, Yu Xi, Lena Wong

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Tells the story of a Communist Party's early history during the turbulent era, examining the remarkable Chinese revolutionary leaders' zeal and contrition for the ascension of the Chinese people. The film is about the establishment and creation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which is now commonly known as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), 100 years ago.



Tagline: Rise up, rise up

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Country:   China
Language:  普通话
Release Date:  1 July 2021

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Production Companies:  Shanghai Film Group, Tencent Pictures, China Film Co., Huaxia Film Distribution

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Runtime:  2 h 18 min

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