Terracotta VOD Spotlight
Each month Terracotta present a selection of Asian titles on their VOD platform, which you can enjoy. This month’s selection includes kung fu, comedy, a cult film and a pride celebration.
The Shanghai Thirteen
During the Sino-Japanese war, a Chinese patriot steals damming evidence that exposes traitorous intentions within the government. He employs an elite ensemble of fighters, The Shanghai 13, to protect him on the obstacles ahead and pursuers behind.
One Cut Of The Dead
A film crew are making a zombie film in a run down, abandoned warehouse said to be the site of military experiments on humans. However, things take a turn for the worse when real zombies arrive and terrorize the crew!
The Taste Of Tea
The summer sun is shining gently down on the Haruno family until urban-dwelling uncle Ayano , a successful music producer, arrives to visit. He confront his feelings for the ex-girlfriend who married another man after he moved to the city.
A Frozen Flower
The alliance of ancient Korea and China is built upon a marriage. When the marriage doesn’t produce an heir, the king orders his military commander to spend the night in the Queen’s chambers in the hope of her conceiving.
New releases
In cinemas and streaming:
The Man Standing Next
Distributor: Blue Finch Film Releasing
Release date: 25th June 2021
Starring Lee Byung-Hun, “The Man Standing Next” is a South Korean historical political spy thriller, based on real events in 1979.
Various agents in the Korean Central Intelligence Agency vie for influence in the weeks leading up to the assassination of President Park Chung-hee.
Wish Dragon
Distributor: Netflix
Release date: Out now
Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend, Li Na.
One day, Din is given a teapot by an elderly man from which emerges a dragon named Long, whose job as a wish dragon is to grant three wishes to whoever holds the teapot.
Starring a host of Asian-American actors, including John Cho and Constance Wu, Wish Dragon is a modern take on a familiar tale set in Shanghai.
On DVD/ Blu-ray:
Erotic Ghost Story
Distributor: 88 Films
Release date: 21st June 2021
An outstanding 88 Films release of “Erotic Ghost Story” in a boxset packed with extras and completely uncut.
A trio of saucy spirits with nothing better to do than to deceive unwary men, but that’s until all three of them get the hots for a hunky scholar.
They settle down to show him the pleasures of the flesh…except the path of true lust does not run smooth.
