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2008 Sunset Cinema Series – The Motel (USA)

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The Motel (USA, 2005) Running Time: 76 Minutes In Michael Kang’s compelling story about growing up, Ernest Chin (Jeffrey Chyau) is a Chinese-American teen who works in a seedy motel with his hard-nosed mother, grandfather and younger sister. With no male role model to turn to, Ernest must deal with the trials of adolescence on … Read more

2008 Sunset Cinema Series – Hula Girls (Japan)

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Hula Girls (Japan, 2006) Running Time: 120 Minutes When a Japanese mining company announces the closure of a coal mine in Iwaki, a group of brave young women defies their community by signing up to become hula dancers at the company’s new Hawaiian tourist center in this heartwarming dramedy. Amid union workers’ protests and against … Read more

2008 Sunset Cinema Series – Lust, Caution (China / Taiwan/ USA)

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Lust, Caution (China / Taiwan/ USA, 2007) Running Time: 159 Minutes From Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Brokeback Mountain) comes this intriguing espionage thriller set in World War II-era Shanghai. Based on the writings of author Eileen Chang, this Chinese-language tale stars Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Wei Tang, Joan Chen and … Read more

2008 Sunset Cinema Series Chinatown, Summer of Love

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Date: Saturdays, May 31; June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2008 Time: 6:30PM to 8PM, Cultural & Family Activities Sunset, Movie Screening Place: Columbus Park Pavilion Grounds 67 Mulberry Street, Manhattan Free Admission (Limited Capacity Available) First-come, First-serve Basis Remember to bring along a picnic basket, blanket, and mats with you! Why spend your summer … Read more

2008 Sunset Cinema Series – Love on a Diet (Hong Kong)

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Love on a Diet (Hong Kong, 2001), Running Time: 95 Minutes In an effort to win back her superstar pianist boyfriend, chubby Mini Mo (Sammi Cheng) vows to lose 200 pounds over six months. Her ally in the impossible task is the equally robust Fatso (Andy Lau), who begins to fall in love with the … Read more