An iconic work of the Hong Kong New Wave, available for the first time
" AN UNCLASSIFIABLE WORK OF DREAMY LYRICISM. "
THE WORLD
AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY
Offspring of Hong Kong's wealthy class, Louis and his friend Kathy become close to Tomato and Pong, who come from a more modest background. Becoming inseparable, the two couples lead a carefree life, dreaming of sailing to distant lands aboard the Nomad, Louis's father's sailboat. They are soon joined by Shinsuke, Kathy's Japanese boyfriend, who is being pursued for deserting the Japanese Red Army...
Director Patrick Tam ( The Sword ) delivers a bold and unclassifiable work with Nomad , clearly influenced by the films of Jean-Luc Godard and Nagisa Oshima. Starring four of the most prominent actors of the 1980s—including Leslie Cheung ( Farewell My Concubine ) and Cecilia Yip ( Center Stage )—this turbulent and thrilling romance sparked controversy by depicting the unbridled sexuality of a certain segment of Hong Kong youth and the volatile political climate of its time. A must-see classic of the Asian New Wave, now available for the first time in its restored 4K Director's Cut!
NOMAD by Patrick Tam
(1982 - Color - 93 min)
New 4K restoration
Original version with French subtitles
SUPPLEMENTS
REFLECTIONS ON "NOMAD" ( 18 min)
An unpublished text by Patrick Tam, written in 2024 and illustrated for the occasion.
"This film is neither a work of social realism, nor a realistic portrait of the young generation of that era. It's not a film about youth itself, but about the energy it exudes." - Patrick Tam
. LOST GENERATION (25 min)
In this exclusive interview, producer Dennis Yu and filmmaker Stanley Kwan (then assistant director on set) praise Patrick Tam's talent, his refined style and the high degree of exacting standards he put into practice in Nomad , at the risk of censorship.
2024 TRAILER
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BD 50 • HIGH DEFINITION MASTER • 1080/23.98p • AVC ENCODING
Original Version DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 • French Subtitles
1.85 aspect ratio preserved • Color • Film Length: 93 minutes
Release date: November 19, 2024
