Film Movement Releasing Shanghai Blues on 4K UHD in March
By Lio Renwick
Film Movement has announced the 4K UHD release of Tsui Hark's 1984 romantic comedy Shanghai Blues. The film stars Kenny Bee, Sylvia Chang, Sally Yeh, and Loletta Lee. It is scheduled to arrive in March.
This release features a new 4K restoration by L'Immagine Ritrovata on a 4K UHD disc. Extras include interviews with the director and film coordinator, a commentary track, and a booklet.
Shanghai Blues 4K UHD releases on March 24, 2026.
Full release details below.
Description
In 1937 after The Second Sino-Japanese War breaks out a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Although they can't see each other's faces they promise to meet again after the dust settles. Ten years later the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba-player in a marching band, is back in town desperately searching for his would-be soulmate. As fate would have it they end up living in the same building unbeknownst to each other. Through a series of mishaps he mistakes her new ingénue roommate for his love interest and wacky love triangle hijinks ensue. Consummate auteur Tsui Hark almost singlehandedly reinvented Hong Kong cinema in the 80's and 90's with uber-kinetic genre opuses, amping up cinematic spectacle whether with special effects or sheer unbridled energy. This Hong Kong styled homage to the screwball comedies of yesteryear features black belt level slapstick and delightfully droll romcom shenanigans. With striking mise en scene and inspired production design Shanghai Blues is "…luscious, loving and a lot of fun…one of Tsui Hark's most enjoyable works," (Richard James Havis, South China Morning Post).
Special Features and Technical Specs
- NEW4K RESTORATION BY L'IMMAGINE RITROVATA
- Interviews with director/producer Tsui Hark and film coordinator O Sing Pui
- Commentary by Hong Kong film expert Frank Djeng
- 16-page booklet with essay by film writer John Charles
- In Mandarin, with English subtitles
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