This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Tony Stella) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
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A bracingly bleak neo-noir soaked in sinister atmosphere, Na’s feature debut focuses on Dong Zi (Li Jiuxiao), a 21-year-old debt collector making a dishonest living in the bustling criminal economy in the Sichuan Province city of Zhenwu, all while aspiring to a better life than that which his ailing, ex-gangster father (an excellent Qi Zhi) has lived. Boasting a crack ensemble cast, brooding nocturnal cinematography courtesy of DP Li Jianeng, and an insider’s understanding of small-town claustrophobia, Na’s sleek neo-noir established him as one of Mainland China’s undeniable emerging talents during its lauded festival run.
directed by: Jiazuo Na
starring: Li Jiuxiao, Miyi Huang, Qi Zhi
2021 / 93 min / 2.00:1 / Chinese DTS-HD MA 5.1
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Streetwise | Dekanalog U.S. Trailer from Dekanalog on Vimeo.
Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 54 reviews.
Streetwise, a limited edition slipcover by Tony Stella, is praised for its fantastic visual representation on Blu-ray, wonderful transfer, and great release. It is a cool minimalist film that leans more towards familial drama than crime-driven noir.
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"I picked this up having loved films like The Wild Goose Lake and Black Coal, Thin ice and it was another good bit of mainland neo-noir. The disc is a little bare bones though with an interview, trailer and a booklet. If you are on the hunt for more crime or noir films from mainland China, this one is worth looking at."
"Gritty, stylish Japanese gangster cinema"
"Streetwise is a moody, atmospheric neo‑noir that follows Dongzi, a young man stuck in a fading Sichuan river town, who becomes a henchman for a local debt collector to pay for his father’s medical care. The film blends gritty realism with a woozy, neon‑lit style, creating a portrait of small‑town life shaped by poverty, obligation, and impossible choices. Director Na Jiazuo brings a patient, observational touch, letting the story unfold through quiet moments, tense confrontations, and the emotional weight carried by its characters. Li Jiuxiao’s performance as Dongzi is understated but affecting, capturing a young man pulled between duty, longing, and the crushing limitations of his environment"
"Excellent movie and a really pleasant surprise, as this was a blind buy"
"Very happy with the design of this product!"
"A beautiful Neo Noir great cinematography and good performances Highly recommend."
"excellent experience all around. movie looks great and the box art pops!"
"Great movie with an awesome slipcover. Glad I bought it."
"great stuff from dekanalog"
"another blind buy and it’s another amazing film."
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