“Tape,” a Hong Kong remake of Richard Linklater’s 2001 psychological thriller of the same name, has been released in the American film market and will be released theatrically in the US film market. In anticipation of such a step, producers have released a trailer for “Tape.”
“Tape” explores the aftermath of a traumatic event at a high school graduation party, in which three former friends discover their true identity in a story about power, manipulation, and the subjective nature of truth. You are forced to confront your past. This remake moves the story from the United States to Hong Kong while adapting to today’s technology-dependent era. Hong Kong is an area where the #MeToo movement has not yet been fully reckoned with.
The new film will be directed by banker-turned-film producer Bizan Tong (The Forensic Psychologist, The Audition). Starring Kenny Kwan (The Legend of Luzhen, The White Storm), Selena Lee (Queen of News), and Adam Pack (A Guilty Conscience), originally directed by Robert Sean Renner Do, Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke.
The film has already been touring film festivals, making stops at the Houston Asian American Pacific Islander (HAAPI) Film Festival and the Barcelona Asian Film Festival, among others.
Beijing Sandal Digital Technology acquired the rights to the film in China, and overseas sales will be handled by EST N8. Advance theatrical screenings will begin in Hong Kong from November 16th.
The film is produced by Tong and Lee and co-written by Belber, Tong, Lee and Bonnie Lo. Executive producers include John Sloss (Green Book), Belber, Jason Marr, Chris Eimsakrat, TenTen Wei, and Andy Wang. Music by Keaton Henson (Supernova) and Philip Edwin Osborne.
“By bringing ‘Tape’ to the Hong Kong stage, we were able to explore cultural aspects rarely touched on in Asian films. The original themes resonate even more deeply in today’s context, with East and West We are excited to share this reimagined version with audiences around the world in a further effort to build bridges and support Hong Kong cinema.”
Watch the trailer here.
