At Long Last, ‘July Rhapsody’ Is Reaching American Shores

This is a film that made no small splash upon its initial release. It was nominated for a slew of awards and won a significant number of them after having its Hong Kong premiere 22 years ago.

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Anita Mui in 'July Rhapsody.' Via Film Forum

Director Anna Hui’s “July Rhapsody” will be making its American debut 22 years after having its Hong Kong premiere. What took so long for it to reach these shores? The mysteries of film distribution are contingent upon a variety of factors, but here is a film that made no small splash upon its initial release. 

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