The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung
The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung

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The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung

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This special limited edition 2-disc Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Adam Maida), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 2,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

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.

Released for the first time ever in North America as a box set, The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung includes the Oscar-nominated filmmaker's first three award-winning films, before he went on to direct his Academy Award-winning hit, Minari.

Munyurangabo
After stealing a machete from a market in Kigali, Munyurangabo and his friend, Sangwa, leave the city on a journey tied to their pasts. Their friendship, however, is tested when Sangwa's parents disapprove of Munyurangabo, warning that "Hutus and Tutsis are supposed to be enemies."

Lucky Life
A group of friends travels to the beach in hopes of encouraging Jason (Kenyon Adams), who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Some time later, as Mark (Daniel O'Keefe) and Karen (Megan McKenna) plan to have a child, the beach trip lingers as a haunting memory.

Abigail Harm
Abigail Harm (Amanda Plummer) lives alone on the outskirts of the city. One day, she recalls an old story about a woodcutter who saves the life of a mystical deer and is granted his wish for a companion. Before long, this tale seems to come alive in Abigail's own lonely world.

directed by: Lee Isaac Chung
starring: Jeff Rutagengwa, Eric Ndorunkundiye, Amanda Plummer, Tetsuo Kuramochi, Will Patton, Daniel O'Keefe, Megan McKenna, Kenyon Adams
2007-2012 / 274 min (combined) / 2.35:1, 1.85:1, 1.78:1 / English, Kinyarwanda DTS-HD MA 5.1, 2.0

Additional info:

  • 2-Disc Region A Blu-ray
  • 40 Page Book with new writing by Keith Uhlich, Jaime Rebanal and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (limited edition only)
  • English subtitles

MUNYURANGABO

  • Director Commentary by Lee Isaac Chung
  • Behind-The-Scenes featurette

LUCKY LIFE

  • Commentary by Lee Isaac Chung

ABIGAIL HARM

  • Commentary by Lee Isaac Chung

Overall rating: 4.785714 / 5 from 14 reviews.

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Lee Chung Begins

"This release of a collection of three movies looks into the deep filmography of director Lee Chung of Minari fame. A minimalist and intime plot driven stories that show how to construct very human tales."

— Carlos R. (5/5)

Great Introduction

"The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung is a thoughtful look at the beginnings of a filmmaker finding his voice. Lee Isaac Chung’s early work shows a clear sensitivity to character and place, even in its rougher moments. It’s a fascinating watch that highlights the foundation of the style and storytelling he would later refine."

— Shawn M. (4/5)

3 Good Films!

"Interesting to see early works from this director."

— Robert B. (4/5)

Love it

"Incredible release with great supplements. Love the interior case design but man this is a gorgeous set all put together!"

— Joel W. (5/5)

Early

"Earnest stuff"

— Jared W. (5/5)

I've seen Abigail a long

"I've seen Abigail a long time back so it was nice getting it in this trio of films. Still holds up and Amanda Plummer gives an Oscar winning performance. Lucky Life was pretty good too and Munyirangabo his debt was very moving and powerful. Great getting this trio of films in this package."

— Bryan K. (5/5)

Film Movement FTW (again)

"Film Movement has become one of my favorite OCN labels because of so much I probably would’ve never discovered otherwise, and this collection by LIC is no differently, especially if TWISTERS may be how you were potentially introduced to his work."

— Keith M. (5/5)

So happy to have these

"So happy to have these films in my collection. As always, great packaging and artwork. Really excited to dive into this release."

— Hussein K. (5/5)

Solid Release

"Munyurangabo has been on my list for years! Now I can see it with two of Chung's other early films. Beautiful packaging with booklet, similar to the Lee Chang-dong set."

— Ryan B. (5/5)

The Early Films of Lee Isaac Chung

"Good collection."

— Gloria W. (5/5)

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