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White River

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Brandon Schaefer) was limited to 500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Founded in 2002 as one of the first-ever subscription film services with its DVD-of-the-Month Film Club, Film Movement is now a North American distributor of award-winning independent and foreign films based in New York City. In 2015, Film Movement launched the reissue label Film Movement Classics featuring new restorations released theatrically as well as on home video, with an emphasis on films by auteur directors such as Eric Rohmer, Peter Greenaway and Takeshi Kitano.

A woman living in quiet Yanjiao, separated from Beijing by the White River and observing strict quarantine rules, has a simple daily routine consisting of nothing but cooking and cleaning. The mundanity, however, gives way to an erotic entanglement when she begins to sleep with a waiter from the neighborhood, under the watchful eye of her husband.

From first-time female director Ma Xue, White River tests the viewers perceptions around voyeurism and female sensuality to surrealistic effect in this playfully mounted erotic drama.

directed by: Ma Xue
starring: Yuan Tian, Ning Feng Song, Weihao Xu
2023 / 91 min / 1.85:1 / Mandarin, English DTS-HD MA 5.1

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Region A Blu-ray
Director Ma Xue interview
Actress Tian Yuan interview
16-page booklet with essay by film critic Hsieh Chia-chin
English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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Covid Kinks

"Takes a precarious era in modern history, and investigates what it brought out of all of us sexually. For better and for worse."

— Nick C. (5/5)

Very powerful

"Very powerful"

— Ian C. (3/5)

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"The film realistically portrays the plight of people living at the bottom of society in the Beijing suburbs during a special period, showing how they found temporary relief through physical and sexual release. The screenwriter and director skillfully captured the hardships and struggles of these people. The performances of the three actors, conveying their inner worlds with precision and subtlety, are truly remarkable. We look forward to more wonderful works from the director and actors. Thank you so much for your dedication."

— barry n. (5/5)

Sensual psychological drama

"A film of few words but incredible imagery and well realized characters. Where the story isn't told, but instead shown mainly through facial expressions and dream-like moments. You need to give this movie your full attention and I really enjoyed it."

— Aaron D. (5/5)