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Nomad An icon of the Hong Kong New Wave and mentor to Wong Kar-wai, Patrick Tam worked with icons including Pat Ha (On the Run), Leslie Cheung (Days of Being Wild) and others in this inimitable classic stunning shot by David Chung (Once Upon a Time in China). In Nomad two couples, equal parts rich and working class, bond and experience the frolics of youth. The arrival of a Red Army deserter brings violence and disruption prompting incredible plot twists and inspired set-pieces. SPECIAL FEATURES 4K restoration of the Nomad director’s cut Uncompressed mono PCM audio Interview with critic Tony Rayns on Nomad (2024, 38 mins) Interview with assistant director Stanley Kwan on Nomad (2024, 8 mins) Interview with Nomad producer Dennis Yu (2024, 8 mins) Two Teddy Girls episode of the series C.I.D. directed by Tam (1976, 48 mins) Trailer Newly improved English subtitle translations by Pearl Chan and Dylan Cheung Newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow Year: 1982 Country: Hong Kong Cert: 15 Format: Blu-ray Region: B RAD111BD EAN: 5060974682157 Release date: 15/09/25 Nomad Press & Awards: Hong Kong Film Awards - Best Picture "One of the finest films of the Hong Kong New Wave" - Sean Gilman, The Chinese Cinema "Omnisciently teetering between calculated camp and art house of a unique pedigree, this is an irrepressible must-see masterpiece." - Lincoln Center
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Nomad (1982)
96 min
Four carefree lovers in Hong Kong enjoy their youth while danger looms on the edges.